Libyan House of Representatives supports maritime jurisdiction memorandum with Turkey
Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives Salihin Abdunnebi emphasized that the maritime jurisdiction memorandum signed with Turkey is a sovereign decision in accordance with international law.
During a meeting in Benghazi with German Ambassador to Tripoli Arvid Anders, Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives Salihin Abdunnebi evaluated the memorandum of understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas signed between Turkey and Libya.
Abdunnebi stated that the memorandum in question protects Libya's national interests, expressing that this step was a sovereign decision taken within the framework of international law without infringing upon the rights of others. During the meeting, Germany's stance of non-interference in Libya's internal affairs was also welcomed.
Another issue addressed at the meeting was the matter of illegal migration. Stating that Libya is directly affected by migration issues due to its position as a transit country, Abdunnebi emphasized that ensuring stability in the countries of origin is of critical importance for solving this problem.
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