Libya's eastern parliament has ratified a 2019 maritime boundary agreement with Turkiye, drawing opposition from Egypt and the EU, who say it infringes on sovereign rights.
01Summary
- 01Eastern Libya's House of Representatives voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the 2019 deal, reversing its earlier rejection.
- 02Egypt called the ratification a 'clear infringement' on its exclusive economic zone and said it carries 'no legal consequences'.
- 03The EU said the memorandum violates the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and reaffirmed solidarity with Greece and Cyprus.
- 04Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan defended the deal as 'entirely legitimate' under international law.
- 05Analysts suggest the deal may affect the $2.1bn Great Sea Interconnector power cable project between Greece, Cyprus and Israel.
02Why it matters
The pact could redraw maritime boundaries and energy rights in the eastern Mediterranean, potentially affecting gas exploration and subsea infrastructure that involves EU member states.
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