Approval from the Libyan Parliament for the Turkey-Libya Maritime Jurisdiction Areas Memorandum

The Libyan House of Representatives unanimously approved the memorandum of understanding signed in 2019 between Turkey and Libya on the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas in the Mediterranean, during a session held in the city of Benghazi. The parliament also revoked its previous 2020 decision numbered (1), which had rejected the approval of the memorandum.

The Libyan House of Representatives, convening in Benghazi, approved the memorandum of understanding signed in 2019 between the Government of National Accord and Turkey. The parliament unanimously repealed its 2020 decision that had rejected the ratification of the said memorandum of understanding. The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it welcomed the decision, noting that the memorandum observes the mutual rights and interests of both countries within the framework of international law and principles of equity, and contributes to the deepening of cooperation.

The High Council of State of Libya, the upper chamber of the House of Representatives, also shared its satisfaction with the decision. In its statement, the Council emphasized that the ratification decision is a positive step toward protecting Libya's sovereign rights and national interests in the seas, and expressed the importance of completing legal processes and maintaining inter-institutional coordination.