The Libyan High Council of State has welcomed the ratification by the Libyan House of Representatives of the memorandum of understanding on the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas, which was signed between Turkey and Libya in 2019.
In a statement issued by the Council, it was noted that this ratification is a positive development in terms of protecting Libya's sovereign rights at sea and its national interests.
The statement expressed that the High Council of State supports the memorandum of understanding in line with the importance it places on protecting Libya's maritime rights and securing its national interests. The Council also stated that it appreciates the decision of the House of Representatives.
The High Council of State emphasizes the importance of completing the relevant legal processes and maintaining coordination between authorized institutions in order to ensure the security of Libya's maritime rights and to strengthen bilateral cooperation opportunities with the Republic of Turkey based on mutual interests and respect.
The Libyan House of Representatives had ratified the memorandum of understanding on the determination of maritime jurisdiction areas signed between the governments of Turkey and Libya in 2019. The decision is being closely monitored regarding the topics of maritime jurisdiction areas and regional cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean.
News Source: 12punto
