The Republic of Cyprus, ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy signed on Tuesday a declaration of commercial discovery for Glaucus and Pegasus gas discoveries and a continued collaboration statement, with President Nikos Christodoulides speaking of "a milestone of strategic importance" and Energy Minister Michael Damianos pointing out that it further strengthens Cyprus’ position on the regional energy map and offers new impetus to the Eastern Mediterranean’s growing role as an emerging energy hub.