Diplomatic Situation Following the Approval of the Turkey-Libya Memorandum
October 25, 2026
Cyprus and Greece are in a state of diplomatic alert following the approval of the Turkey-Libya memorandum by the Libyan Parliament. This decision marks a significant shift, as eastern Libya had previously rejected the agreement. The memorandum, which violates the sovereign rights of third states, has been declared null by the 27 EU member states. The Greek side emphasizes that Greek islands have rights to maritime zones under international law. The developments raise concerns and reactions from neighboring countries such as Egypt and Israel.