Egypt rejects Libya-Turkey maritime agreement, warns of measures to protect interests

Egypt has formally rejected Libya's ratification of a maritime agreement with Turkey, declaring it legally invalid and warning it reserves the right to take necessary measures to protect its maritime interests. The disputed 2019 agreement establishes maritime boundaries between Turkey and Libya, potentially affecting competing claims over offshore energy resources in the Eastern Mediterranean. The dispute also involves Greece and Cyprus, which have challenged Turkey's maritime claims in the region.