Turkish-Libyan memorandum Archives

Sisi-Haftar Cairo Summit Advances Egypt-Libya Maritime Delimitation, Complicating Greece's Push Against Turkish-Libyan Pact

Cairo, Egypt – December 9, 2025 – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi met with Libyan…

Foreign Minister Reaffirms Greece’s Rejection of 2019 Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal

Minister George Gerapetritis reaffirmed Athens’ and the EU’s total rejection of the 2019 Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum during talks with Libyan House of Representatives President Aguila Saleh in Athens.

Greece Eyes Roadmap for Maritime Zone Agreement with Libya by Year’s End, Says FM Gerapetritis

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis said Athens plans to launch a roadmap with Libya by the end of the year for the delimitation of maritime zones, while reaffirming that the contested Turkish-Libyan memorandum is “null and void.” He also underlined Greece’s support for the Greece-Cyprus-Israel electricity interconnection, calling it a project of strategic importance.

Greek Prime Minister and Turkish President likely to meet in New York

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are expected to meet…

Greek FM Gerapetritis: “Greece Is Not Defined by Turkey – We Exercise Our Sovereign Rights”

Greek FM Giorgos Gerapetritis says Greece will not be defined by Turkey’s reactions, stressing sovereignty in the Aegean, Libya, Cyprus, and beyond.

Greece responds to Libya's verbal communications - The report to be sent to the UN

Greece Prepares UN Response to Libya’s Violations of Sovereign Rights

Greece is set to submit a detailed response to the United Nations addressing Libya’s verbal communications that challenge Greece’s sovereign rights and align with Turkey’s illegal actions via the non-existent Turkish-Libyan memorandum. The response, prepared by Greece’s legal advisor and accompanied by a map, highlights Libya’s violation of international law, particularly its baseless territorial claims against Greece and Egypt.

Greece Forms Special Task Force to Tackle EU Aid Misuse

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced the creation of a special task force to investigate and recover misallocated EU agricultural funds distributed by Greece’s OPEKEPE authority. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, he also welcomed the European Council’s support for Greece’s sovereign rights and maritime policies, while pledging swift action and full accountability in the ongoing subsidy scandal.

Mitsotakis: EU Must Act on Libya, Iran, and Gaza

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking after the EU summit in Brussels, urged renewed diplomatic efforts on Iran’s nuclear program and called for an immediate halt to Israel’s military operations in Gaza. He also raised alarm over a new migration route from Eastern Libya to Crete, stressing the need for coordinated European action and stronger border surveillance.

Turkey Deploys Oruc Reis to Mediterranean, Positioning It South of Crete Near Greek Frigates

Turkey has redeployed its research vessel Oruc Reis to the Mediterranean, positioning it south of Crete near Greek frigates, in a move linked to the Turkish-Libyan memorandum and rising tensions over maritime zones.

FM Gerapetritis: Greece Stands Firm Against Turkish Claims

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis has reaffirmed that Greece neither recognises nor will recognize Turkish claims in the southeastern Aegean. Following a recent maritime survey operation, Gerapetritis highlighted the effective use of established communication channels to prevent tensions, emphasising Greece’s commitment to international law and long-lasting peace.