Egypt and Greece reject Turkish-Libyan pact
The Libyan House of Representatives in Tobruk unanimously approved the memorandum of understanding regarding maritime border demarcation and the marine zones with Turkey, reversing its previous stance of rejection since its signing in 2019. The parliament also repealed earlier decisions that opposed agreements with Ankara and severed political relations with it, reflecting a significant rapprochement with Turkey in economic and security fields in eastern Libya. The ratification prompted strong regional rejection from Egypt, Greece, and Cyprus, with Egypt asserting that the memorandum is invalid and has no legal consequences because it infringes on Egypt's sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf. Greece and Cyprus also condemned the agreement, deeming it illegal and accusing it of disregarding the maritime rights of Greek islands, despite the Libyan parliament's approval of the deal. Analysts see the endorsement by the eastern Libyan parliament as a significant development in the Eastern Mediterranean issue, as it boosts the prospects for expanding military and economic cooperation with Turkey and opens the door for increased Turkish investments and influence in Libya.
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