Libya approves maritime deal with Türkiye, drawing objections from EU, Greece, and Cyprus

Libya's eastern parliament approved a maritime boundary agreement with Türkiye, a move welcomed by Ankara. However, the deal drew sharp criticism from Greece and Cyprus, who declared it "illegal, null and void." The European Union also voiced its opposition, contributing to heightened regional tensions.

The ratification of this 2019 accord reasserts Türkiye's maritime claims in the Eastern Mediterranean. It underscores the complex geopolitical landscape of the region, where energy resources and territorial waters are subjects of ongoing dispute among Mediterranean littoral states.