- Libya’s eastern-based parliament approved the 2019 maritime boundaries agreement with Turkiye on October 20, reversing years of opposition to the deal
Updated 27 October 2026 01:59
ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that reactions from the European Union and others to the approval of a maritime agreement between Turkiye and Libya had no legitimate basis, defending Ankara’s policy in the eastern Mediterranean.
“We are not seeking to score points against anyone in the eastern Mediterranean,” Erdogan said, adding that those seeking to exclude Turkiye from the region must respect the will of Turkiye and Libya.
Libya’s eastern-based parliament approved the 2019 maritime boundaries agreement with Turkiye on October 20, reversing years of opposition to the deal. Greece and the EU rejected the move, saying the agreement violates the sovereign rights of other states and international law.