Egypt rejects Turkey's maritime deal
Cairo insists on international law for Mediterranean zones during talks with Ankara.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul on Friday. Abdelatty rejected Turkey's 2019 memorandum on maritime zones in the Mediterranean. He stressed adherence to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea for exclusive economic zones and continental shelves.
The Egyptian minister also emphasized support for Libya's unity, sovereignty, and stability during the talks. He stated Egypt's commitment to Libyan institutions that serve the people's interests. Fidan acknowledged Egypt's concerns about Libya and agreed on continued consultation.
The meeting occurred on the sidelines of Quad mechanism discussions with three European nations. Both ministers agreed to coordinate actions to support security and stability in Libya.
Why it mattersEgypt's stance on maritime zones affects its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf in the Mediterranean.