Egypt Rejects the Maritime Agreement Between Libya and Turkey... What Are the Key Points?
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Egypt has announced its rejection of the maritime agreement between Libya and Turkey, an agreement concerning the delimitation of maritime boundaries in the eastern Mediterranean. This position has drawn the attention of observers of political affairs in the region, because the agreement affects wide maritime areas.
The agreement was signed in November 2019 between the Government of National Accord of Libya, which was internationally recognised at that time, and Turkey. Egypt believes that this agreement does not respect the rights of other countries in the region and is not consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Other countries, such as Greece and Cyprus, also objected to the agreement for similar reasons.
This rejection raises questions about its impact on political relations between countries in the eastern Mediterranean. The issue is also linked to the file of natural gas in the region, because the delimitation of maritime boundaries determines who has the right to extract resources beneath the sea.
The available information does not include new details about the next steps to be taken by the parties concerned. Therefore, it is important to follow official developments in the coming days to learn of any changes in the political position.
Sources: France 24
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