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Egypt and Libya Agree to Talks Over Turkey Maritime Deal
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Egypt and Libya will hold talks concerning a 2019 maritime deal between Tripoli and Turkey, which Cairo believes infringes on its maritime borders. Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nader Zaki confirmed the agreement to discuss the deal, which has also drawn criticism from Greece, Cyprus, and Israel. The talks follow Egypt's reopening of its embassy in Tripoli and aim to address security concerns, particularly regarding potential impacts on Israel's energy infrastructure projects.
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- Egypt and Libya will hold talks over a Turkish maritime boundary deal signed in 2019.
- Egyptian officials stated the deal threatens Egypt's maritime borders and security.
- The agreement between Turkey and Libya has been criticized by Greece, Cyprus, and Israel.
- Talks will occur under the framework of international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.
- The development follows Egypt's reopening of its embassy in Tripoli after 12 years.
- Experts warn the deal poses risks to Israel's national security and energy infrastructure.
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