OR Political tension around the Turkolibyy Memorandum For the demarcation of the marine zones in the Mediterranean, it escalates, as the House of Libyan representatives is proceeding with the “unanimous ratification” of the agreed memorandum, with the aim of officially approval during the forthcoming meeting this week. This agreement, constantly disputed by Greece, seems to be moving at a rapid pace and with the support of both the Hafetz Hafett and Osama Hamad, a prime minister appointed by the Eastern Parliament of the Libyan representatives.
The ratification of the Memorandum, which provides for the settlement of maritime borders between Turkey and Libya, continues to provoke strong reactions in Greece, which considers it a violation of international rules and its sovereign rights. Athens argues that this agreement has no legal effect and violates the law of the sea.
Turkey -Libya embrace and actions in the energy sector
Despite the international community’s reactions, co -operation between Turkey and Libya in the energy sector continues to be strengthened. Libya’s oil and natural gas minister, Kalifa Amdel Sandek, had talks in Constantinople with Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alicarslan Bayraktar, where they discussed the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the field of exploration. The two sides focused on infrastructure development projects and restoration of deposits, with Turkish companies playing a possible role in the further development of the Libyan energy sector.
Greece’s reaction and EU support
Greece, through diplomatic sources, opposed that the Turkolibyyan agreement violates the principles of international law, and especially the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which Turkey has not signed. Athens continues to rise to its position that this agreement has no legal force for any third state.
The issue also reached the European Council, where the Greek Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, won the support of European leaders. In the final text of conclusions, the European Council reiterated the position that the Turkish Memorandum violates the sovereign rights of third countries and is not in line with the law of the sea, noting that it cannot produce legal consequences for third states.
EU support reinforces Greece’s position in the dispute, as Turkey and Libya continue to proceed with their controversial actions in the region, despite strong reactions and warnings from Greece and other international actors.