A Turkish FM spokesman took umbrage to the latest EU Council's conclusion eviscerating a controversial Turkey-Libya MoU on maritime delimitation, as the EU stated it doesn't comply with UNCLOS and cannot produce any legal consequences for third states
Regarding the controversial Turkey-Libya maritime accord, Mitsotakis underscored the importance of the European Council's reaffirming language—at Athens' request—that deems the agreement 'null, void and illegal'
In a pointed message, Mitsotakis stated: “We must convey to the Libyan authorities that this practice cannot be accepted,” revealing his intention to seek the European Union’s backing on the matter.
Mitsotakis said he would raise the illegal Turkey-Libya memorandum and the rise of migration flows from Libya
Turkish 'charm attack' aimed at Gen. Khalifa Haftar's east Libya stronghold raises regional attention, with Athens' interest piqued over possible change in the stance vis-a-vis the illegal Turkish-Libyan maritime deal
What Ankara claims as 'Turkish EEZ' is anything farther than 6NM from Kasos, despite nearest Turkish territory being up to scores of nautical miles away
The government in Tripoli reportedly delivered a demarche to Greece's envoy in the Libyan capital last week, essentially 'doubling down' on its controversial and unsanctioned EEZ agreement with Turkey
Greece reiterates that the Turkish-Libyan memorandum is illegal emphasizing that any actions based on the coordinates it stipulates are also illegal, further highlighting that such actions do not prejudice the rights granted to Greece by International Law