Egypt reaffirms rejection of Libya's ratification of 2019 Turkey maritime memorandum

Egypt has reaffirmed its categorical rejection of the Libyan parliament's ratification of the 2019 maritime delimitation memorandum with Turkey, declaring it void.

• Abdelatty met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul on Friday on the sidelines of the quadrilateral mechanism meetings with European states.
• Abdelatty told TRT that the 2019 delimitation memorandum is absolutely void and carries no legal effect for Egypt.
• Abdelatty and Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis affirmed categorical rejection of the ratification in a Thursday phone call.
• Fidan expressed understanding of Egypt's concerns and the need for continued consultation on Libya.
• Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's support for Libya's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and adherence to UNCLOS principles.