The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) evaluated the Libyan House of Representatives' ratification of the maritime jurisdiction memorandum signed with Turkey in 2019 as an "important development." Ministry sources announced that they are ready for a similar agreement with Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean.
In assessments made following the MSB's weekly press briefing, it was emphasized that Turkey will continue its approach in the Eastern Mediterranean based on the principles of international law and equity. Ministry sources stated that the ratification in Libya is supportive of Turkey's theses in the region.
In this context, we once again emphasize that we are ready to sign an agreement on the Delimitation of Maritime Jurisdiction Areas with Egypt in line with mutual interests.
According to ministry sources, if Egypt were to sign such an agreement with Turkey, it is estimated that it would possess more than 15,000 square kilometers of maritime jurisdiction compared to a potential agreement it might make with Greece.
SINJAR AND BORDER SECURITY WERE ALSO ON THE AGENDA
Developments in the Sinjar region of Iraq were also addressed at the meeting. It was stated that the steps taken by the Iraqi Central Government to establish state authority in the region were welcomed. The statement noted that ending the presence of terrorist organizations in the region and ensuring security by Iraq's official security forces are important for lasting peace.
Information regarding counter-terrorism and border security was also shared. It was reported that within the scope of the activities carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), 2 PKK members surrendered in the last week, and 422 people, one of whom was a member of a terrorist organization, were apprehended at the border line. It was announced that 957 people were prevented from crossing the border during the same period.
The Ministry announced that the number of people apprehended in illegal crossing attempts since January 1 has reached 14,629, and the number of those prevented from crossing the border has reached 57,855.
At the press briefing, Intelligence Colonel Sayit Gökgöz, who was martyred in a military vehicle accident in Ankara on October 24, was also commemorated. It was stated that within the scope of the 103rd anniversary of the Republic, 29 ships belonging to the Naval Forces will visit 29 ports, the Turkish Stars will perform a tribute flight over Anıtkabir, and SOLOTÜRK will perform an air show in Eskişehir.
The MSB also announced that military museums will be open to the public free of charge on October 29. Information regarding new acceptance activities in the defense industry, international military contacts, and classification results announced via e-Government were also shared at the meeting.
News Source: 12punto
