# Libyan maritime boundary disputes and diplomacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/libyan-maritime-boundary-disputes-and-diplomacy > Updated: 2026-10-22T18:00:00.000Z. Sources: 174. Developments: 5. Tensions regarding maritime boundaries in the Eastern Mediterranean have evolved through shifting diplomatic stances in Libya. Greece has officially rejected Libyan maritime claims, clarifying that it adheres to the median line principle under international law and maintains that participating in bilateral dialogues regarding Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) does not constitute acceptance of unilateral claims from Tripoli. In a significant geopolitical shift, the Libyan House of Representatives—based in eastern Libya and under the control of Khalifa Haftar—has unanimously ratified the 2019 maritime boundary memorandum with Turkey. This decision effectively rescinds a 2020 parliamentary decision that had boycotted the agreement and declared it legally void. By ratifying the memorandum, lawmakers have also canceled Decision No. 6 of 2020, which had called for the severance of political relations with Ankara. This move provides Turkey with institutional legitimacy for its maritime claims through the eastern Libyan political establishment, despite ongoing challenges from Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt. In response to the ratification, Greek officials have denounced the memorandum as “illegal and void,” with Deputy Foreign Minister Tasos Chatzivasileiou stating it “produces no legal results.” Government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis added that the agreement is “unsubstantiated” according to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). To counter the memorandum, Greece and Egypt have agreed to resume consultations to expand their 2020 EEZ delimitation agreement. Following discussions between Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerogretis and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, the two nations aim to extend the geographic scope of their existing boundaries, specifically addressing areas east of the 28th meridian, including the waters around Kastellorizo. ## Claims - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa expressed support for Greece and Cyprus. (disputed by 7 sources) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa expressed opposition to the agreement. (disputed by 6 sources) - Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa expressed regret over the Libyan parliament's ratification of the memorandum. (disputed by 3 sources) - The Libyan House of Representatives ratified the maritime boundary memorandum with Turkey. (corroborated by 21 sources) - The parliament voted to cancel Decision No. 6 of 2020, which had called for the severance of political relations with Turkey. (corroborated by 19 sources) - The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects the decision, emphasizing that the Turkey-Libya memorandum is illegal and void as it contravenes the International Law of the Sea. (corroborated by 18 sources) - The maritime agreement was originally signed in November 2019 between Turkey and the Government of National Accord (GNA). (corroborated by 16 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Greece rejects Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum Greek officials have declared the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum illegal under international law, asserting it holds no legal weight and emphasizing Greece's authority over regional connectivity projects. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-rejects-turkey-libya-maritime-memorandum-2 ### 2026-10-22: Greece and Egypt to expand EEZ delimitation agreement Greece and Egypt are expanding their 2020 EEZ delimitation agreement to include areas east of the 28th meridian, responding to the ratification of the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-and-egypt-to-expand-2020-eez-delimitation-agreement ### 2026-10-22: Eastern Libya parliament ratifies maritime deal with Turkey Libya’s eastern parliament has ratified a controversial maritime agreement with Turkey, sparking intense backlash from Egypt, Israel, Greece, and Cyprus over Mediterranean sovereignty and resource rights. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eastern-libya-parliament-ratifies-maritime-deal-with-turkey ### 2026-10-20: Libyan Parliament ratifies 2019 maritime memorandum with Turkey Libya's House of Representatives has unanimously ratified its 2019 maritime deal with Turkey, drawing strong condemnation from Greece, Egypt, and the EU over sovereignty concerns. 167 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/libyan-parliament-ratifies-maritime-agreement-with-turkey ### 2026-10-13: Greece rejects Libyan maritime claims in diplomatic clarification Greek diplomatic sources clarify that a recent Libyan Note Verbale is an old document from August. Athens has rejected the claims and continues EEZ negotiations while maintaining the median line principle. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greece-rejects-libyan-maritime-claims-in-diplomatic-clarification --- Cite as: Libyan maritime boundary disputes and diplomacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/libyan-maritime-boundary-disputes-and-diplomacy