Cyprus, Greece Condemn Turkey-Libya Maritime Agreement

Cyprus' foreign ministry declared the Turkey-Libya maritime boundary agreement 'illegal' and 'null and void' after it was ratified by the Libyan parliament. Greece also rejected the deal, stating it violates international law and the sovereign rights of states in the region. The agreement establishes a shared border between Libya and Turkey's exclusive economic zones in the Mediterranean, southeast of the Greek island of Crete. Greece has already concluded maritime delimitation agreements with Egypt and Italy, and has called on Libya to refrain from actions contrary to international law. Cyprus and Greece have informed their partners and allies of the situation and will take action to safeguard their sovereign rights.