Greece and Egypt turn to Libya amid new concerns over the Turkey-Libya maritime deal

In Sinai and Libya, Greece Pays the Price for Alienating Russia - Helleniscope

By Nick Stamatakis A consensus began to form among analysts regarding the two major issues, the two significant setbacks in Greek foreign policy in recent days. It points to the fact that Russia is dissatisfied with the Mitsotakis’ policies in Ukraine, the unnecessary (some would say treasonous) statements and actions that place Greece in confrontation […]

Greece seeks Egyptian intervention over Libya-Turkey maritime agreement

Greece is reportedly preparing to ask Egypt to help prevent eastern Libya from ratifying a maritime agreement with Turkey, according to Middle East Eye. Greek Foreign Secretary George Katrougalos is expected to discuss the matter with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati during meetings scheduled for next Wednesday, the British-based news website reported. The potential […] The post Greece seeks Egyptian intervention over Libya-Turkey mariti…

Greece to Lobby Egypt Against Haftar’s Move to Ratify Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal

Athens is sounding the alarm after reports emerged that Libyan warlord General Khalifa Haftar is moving to potentially ratify a contentious maritime agreement with Turkey. The deal, signed in 2019 between Ankara and the then-provisional government in Tripoli, seeks to delimit an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) across the Eastern Mediterranean, cutting across the maritime interests of Greece and Egypt. The development, first reported by Libya’s sta…

Greece and Egypt turn to Libya amid new concerns over the Turkey-Libya maritime deal

Sean Mathews, a journalist for the Middle East Eye covering the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans, joins Thanos Davelis as we look at why the Turkey-Libya maritime deal is back in the headlines, and examine what a decision to endorse it in eastern Libya would mean for Greece, Egypt, and the East Med.