Key facts
- Greece and Egypt are discussing extending their Exclusive Economic Zone eastwards.
- The move follows eastern Libya's parliament ratifying a maritime agreement with Turkey.
Greece, Egypt in talks to extend maritime zone eastwards
IN SHORT
Greece and Egypt are discussing extending their Exclusive Economic Zone eastwards towards Cyprus, following Libya's ratification of a maritime agreement with Turkey. Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis stated the extension would align with international law and UNCLOS.
Who's Involved
Greece
in talks to extend maritime zone eastwards
Egypt
in talks to extend maritime zone eastwards
George Gerapetritis
Greek Foreign Minister
Badr Abdelatty
Egyptian Foreign Minister
Cyprus
opposes Turkey-Libya maritime accord
Turkey
signed maritime memorandum with Libya
eastern Libya's parliament
ratified maritime agreement with Turkey
↳ Why This Matters
The potential extension of the Greece-Egypt maritime zone aims to counter Turkey's maritime claims in the Eastern Mediterranean, impacting regional energy exploration and geopolitical positioning.