Libya's deputy head of the Presidential Council, Musa al-Kouni, confirmed that the memorandum of understanding signed between Turkey and Libya in 2019 regarding the demarcation of exclusive maritime zones is based on international law and established customs, noting that the approval by the House of Representatives was a correct step at an appropriate time.
Al-Kouni clarified in a statement to Anadolu Agency on Thursday that the memorandum had not been previously approved by the Libyan House of Representatives due to internal political disputes, affirming that defending the rights of the Libyan people is a parliamentary priority and a fundamental right known to all.
For his part, he pointed out that Greece's objection to the memorandum is natural because it claims more than its right, noting that the dispute between Libya and Greece is not new and no agreement has been reached since the Gaddafi era due to Greece's demand for a larger share.
He added that Libya did not wish to seize anyone's rights but only claimed its own rights guaranteed by international agreements, affirming that there is a specific and clear share for each state, including Libya, Greece, Egypt, and Turkey.
Regarding Libya's stance, Al-Kouni said they have been committed to this position even before 2011, and it is very natural for Libya to defend its rights today, stressing that the difference between Libya and Greece is that the former claims its rights while the latter claims more than it deserves.
The Libyan House of Representatives announced on Tuesday its unanimous approval of the memorandum of understanding signed in 2019 between the Government of National Accord and the Turkish government regarding the determination of exclusive maritime zones in the Mediterranean Sea.
The Council also voted in favor of repealing previous decisions regarding the rejection of approval for the memorandums of understanding signed between the two sides and the severance of political relations with Ankara, amid increasing rapprochement in Libyan-Turkish relations.
Libyan-Turkish relations have witnessed increasing rapprochement and mutual visits between officials of the two countries in recent periods, with Ankara affirming its support for Libya's unity and enhancing cooperation with various Libyan parties to contribute to supporting stability and development.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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