FM reaffirms Cairo’s legal position on Turkish-Libyan maritime MoU

During a meeting on Saturday, November 7, 2026, between Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, and Libya's Acting Foreign Minister Taher al Baour, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's established legal position concerning the Turkish-Libyan maritime memorandum of understanding.

Abdelatty emphasized the significance of considering Egypt's concerns regarding maritime boundary delimitation, recognizing the strong brotherly ties between the two nations and adhering to international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to serve their mutual interests.

The discussions within the meeting also focused on enhancing cooperation between Egypt and Libya, particularly in the economic, trade, and energy sectors. Speaking on behalf of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Nader Zaki reiterated Egypt's unwavering support for a political solution in Libya. This approach should be achieved through an inclusive dialogue owned and led by Libyans, guided by broad national consensus and devoid of external influence.

Zaki stressed that this approach should prioritize the interests of the Libyan people and maintain regional stability.

Abdelatty highlighted Egypt's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, capitalizing on the recent positive momentum. He also underscored the importance of organizing the subsequent session of the joint higher committee to further cooperation across various fields. Furthermore, Abdelatty stressed the need to provide additional facilities for Egyptian students in Libya and to improve arrangements for the Egyptian community residing in the country.

In response, al Baour expressed his deep appreciation for the close ties between Egypt and Libya, commending the substantial progress made in bilateral relations. He noted that Libya is eager to benefit from Egypt's expertise in various sectors and to support efforts aimed at boosting the Libyan economy. Additionally, al Baour praised the contributions of the Egyptian community and Egyptian companies operating in Libya, further strengthening the bilateral relationship.