Greece's Stance on the Turkey-Libya Memorandum at the UN Security Council
October 22, 2026
Greece presented concerns about the Turkey-Libya memorandum at the UN Security Council, labeling it illegal. The Greek representative emphasized that international maritime law cannot be disregarded by unilateral decisions. Greece reaffirmed its desire for a stable Libya without foreign interventions and that negotiations must respect the sovereignty of neighboring countries. Egypt reacted strongly against the memorandum, warning Turkey that it would not accept challenges to its rights in the region. This is the first discussion on the matter at the Security Council.