Greece and Libya Clash Over Mediterranean Energy Exploration

Greece and Libya Clash Over Mediterranean Energy Exploration

Libya disputes the right of Greece to explore south of Crete. File photo. Public Domain Tensions are flaring between Greece and Libya just days before Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is set to visit Tripoli. Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) has issued a sharp rebuke, accusing Greece of violating its sovereign rights by inviting international bids for hydrocarbon exploration south of Crete. The Libyan Foreign Ministry stated …

Libya accuses Greece of sovereignty breach over hydrocarbon tender

Tensions have flared between Greece and Libya just days before a planned visit by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis to Tripoli, with Libya accusing Athens of infringing on its sovereign rights over disputed maritime zones. The Libyan Government of National Unity issued a strong statement condemning Greece’s recent call for international bids to explore and exploit hydrocarbon resources in areas south of Crete, some of which Libya claims…

Libya condemns Greek offshore drilling plans

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Libya’s Government of National Unity has expressed deep concern over Greece’s recent decision to launch an international tender for oil and gas exploration in maritime areas south of the island of Crete. The Libyan government maintains that some of the designated zones fall within contested waters and considers the […] The post Libya condemns Greek offshore drilling plans appeared first on Libyan Express.

Libya criticizes Greece over hydrocarbon tender ahead of minister’s visit

Tensions have emerged in Greek-Libyan relations just days before Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is scheduled to visit Libya with Tripoli issuing a strong statement accusing Greece of violating its sovereign rights.