Libya's parliament ratifies 2019 maritime memorandum with Türkiye

Libya's House of Representatives has unanimously ratified a memorandum of understanding on delimiting maritime jurisdiction areas with Türkiye, signed in 2019. According to a statement from the Libyan parliament, the chamber has reversed its earlier decision to reject the agreement and its decision to cut political ties with Ankara.

The chamber also unanimously annulled its 2020 decision (No. 1) rejecting approval of two memoranda signed between the Government of National Accord and the Turkish government.

Türkiye's Foreign Ministry issued a written statement welcoming the decision the House of Representatives adopted on 20 October. According to the ministry, the memorandum takes into account the mutual rights and interests of both countries on the basis of international law and principles of equity, and contributes to deeper cooperation. The statement stressed that Türkiye will continue working with all its partners to ensure trust, stability and peace in the Mediterranean basin.