The European Union has condemned the ratification of the Libya-Turkey maritime deal by Libya’s parliament, reaffirming its support for Cyprus and Greece and saying the agreement does not comply with the Law of the Sea.
In a statement issued following the ratification on Wednesday, the EU said its position on the agreement remained unchanged since it was set out by the European Council in 2019.
EU says agreement infringes on third states’ rights
The EU said the agreement on the delimitation of maritime jurisdictions in the Mediterranean infringes upon the sovereign rights of third states.
It also said the memorandum does not comply with the Law of the Sea and described it as “null and void”.
The statement reiterated the bloc’s established position on the agreement, which has been a point of dispute in the eastern Mediterranean.
Brussels reaffirms support for Cyprus and Greece
The EU reaffirmed its solidarity with Cyprus and Greece following the Libyan parliament’s decision.
It also reiterated its opposition to any outside interference in Libya, restating a position it has previously expressed in relation to developments in the country.
The ratification is likely to draw further attention to the maritime dispute and its implications for relations in the eastern Mediterranean.
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