Libya approves contentious Turkey deal over Mediterranean waters
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Libya has approved a contested 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey that sets out jurisdiction areas in the eastern Mediterranean
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On 20 October 2026 Libya’s eastern parliament unanimously approved the 2019 Türkiye maritime deal and repealed its 2020 rejection and call to sever ties with Ankara.
Libya's eastern-based parliament's approval of a long-disputed maritime deal with Turkey marks a strategic win for Ankara as Saddam Hifter seeks Turkish backing for his presidential ambitions, according to analysts.
BENGHAZI, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Libya's eastern parliament approved a maritime boundaries deal with Turkey on Tuesday, drawing swift condemnation from Greece which called it a violation of international law.
