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Turkey Expands Mediterranean Reach With Libya Maritime Deal
Turkey's parliament has ratified a 2019 maritime border agreement with Libya, a move that expands Turkish influence in the Mediterranean and has drawn strong objections from Greece, Cyprus, and the EU.
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What happened
- 01Turkey's parliament ratified a 2019 maritime border deal with Libya, expanding its Mediterranean influence.
- 02Greece and Cyprus strongly condemned the deal, citing violations of their maritime rights and energy claims.
- 03The agreement delineates maritime zones that Greece argues infringe upon its islands' rights.
- 04The deal could create obstacles for Israel's EastMed pipeline project and electricity interconnector plans.
- 05The ratification by eastern Libya's parliament signifies a strategic shift and Turkey's growing regional leverage.
The deal, approved by the eastern Libyan parliament aligned with General Khalifa Haftar, delineates maritime zones that Greece argues infringe upon its islands' rights. The agreement could also impact Israel's energy export projects and strengthens Turkey's regional geopolitical position.
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