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Libya–Turkey Maritime Agreement

November 2 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 40 0

Libya’s eastern-based House of Representatives unanimously approved the 2019 maritime boundary agreement with Turkey on 20 October 2026, reversing its earlier opposition.
The agreement was signed in November 2019 between Turkey and Libya’s then internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA), based in Tripoli.
The agreement defines a maritime boundary in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, between Crete and Cyprus, to establish an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and enable claims over seabed resources.
The eastern parliament's approval revoked its 2020 resolutions rejecting the agreement and suspending political relations with Turkey.
Greece, Egypt, Cyprus, the European Union (EU), Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) opposed the agreement, arguing that it disregards Greek islands and international law.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defended the agreement, stating that Turkey was protecting its maritime rights and interests.