{"id":23974,"date":"2026-10-20T17:50:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T17:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/20\/greece-rejects-libyas-approval-of-turkey-maritime-deal-greek-city-times\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T17:50:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T17:50:45","slug":"greece-rejects-libyas-approval-of-turkey-maritime-deal-greek-city-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/20\/greece-rejects-libyas-approval-of-turkey-maritime-deal-greek-city-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Greece Rejects Libya\u2019s Approval of Turkey Maritime Deal \u2013 Greek City Times"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Greece has rejected Libya\u2019s eastern-based parliament\u2019s approval of the controversial 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, declaring the deal legally ineffective and a violation of international law.<\/h3>\n
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In a statement on Tuesday, Greece\u2019s Foreign Ministry said the memorandum between Ankara and Tripoli infringed on the sovereign rights of states in the Eastern Mediterranean and could not establish a lawful maritime boundary.<\/p>\n

Athens argued that Turkey and Libya do not have opposite or adjacent coastlines that would justify the maritime delimitation outlined in the agreement.<\/p>\n

The deal, signed in November 2019, established a claimed maritime boundary between Turkey and Libya that cuts across areas where Greece asserts its own maritime rights, particularly around Crete and other Greek islands.<\/p>\n

Greece has consistently challenged the agreement, arguing that it disregards the maritime entitlements of Greek islands under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.<\/p>\n

Athens warns against destabilising the Eastern Mediterranean<\/h2>\n

The Greek Foreign Ministry called on Libya to refrain from actions that could undermine stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.<\/p>\n

Athens also said it had informed its partners and allies of the latest developments and would take all appropriate measures to safeguard its sovereign rights.<\/p>\n

The parliamentary approval in eastern Libya adds another layer to a long-running dispute over maritime boundaries, energy exploration and competing territorial claims in the strategically important region.<\/p>\n

The 2019 memorandum has been a persistent source of tension between Greece and Turkey, with Athens maintaining that the agreement cannot override the maritime rights granted to Greek islands under international law.<\/p>\n

A continuing dispute over maritime rights<\/h2>\n

The agreement has remained contentious since its signing, particularly because its proposed maritime boundary crosses areas Greece considers part of its own maritime jurisdiction.<\/p>\n

Turkey has defended the memorandum as a legitimate agreement governing maritime jurisdiction, while Greece has rejected its validity.<\/p>\n

The latest development comes amid continued competition in the Eastern Mediterranean over maritime zones, energy resources and regional influence.<\/p>\n

Greece\u2019s response signals that Athens intends to maintain its opposition to the agreement and pursue diplomatic measures to defend its claims.<\/p>\n

Source:<\/strong> Reuters<\/p>\n

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Bill Giannopoulos<\/h5>\n

Junior Editor<\/h4>\n

Bill Giannopoulos is a Junior Editor at Greek City Times, covering Greek and international news, sport, and history.<\/p>\n

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Greece has rejected Libya\u2019s eastern-based parliament\u2019s approval of the controversial 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, declaring the deal legally ineffective and a violation of international law. In a statement on Tuesday, Greece\u2019s Foreign Ministry said the memorandum between Ankara and Tripoli infringed on the sovereign rights of states in the Eastern Mediterranean and could not … <\/p>\n

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