Erdogan hails Libya parliament's approval of maritime pact and unveils Turkey's trilateral defence deal
President Tayyip Erdogan praised the Libyan parliament's ratification of the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement and said Turkey has submitted a defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to its own parliament.
President Tayyip Erdogan addressed members of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara, celebrating the Libyan House of Representatives' approval of the Turkey-Libya Memorandum of Understanding on delimiting maritime zones. He described the vote as an important decision that he hopes will prove beneficial. In the same remarks, Erdogan disclosed that Turkey has lodged a trilateral defence treaty signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan before the Turkish parliament for ratification.
The agreement aims to deepen military collaboration among the three states. His comments underscore Ankara's focus on securing maritime rights in the eastern Mediterranean while also strengthening regional defence ties. The dual announcements signal a coordinated diplomatic push by Turkey in both economic and security arenas.
Why it matters
The approvals could reshape maritime boundaries and expand Turkey's defence partnerships in the region.
How this story developed
- Oct 20 Libyan Parliament Reverses 2020 Boycott and Ratifies Turkey-Libya Maritime Deal
- Oct 20 Libya’s parliament reversed its 2020 boycott and formally ratified the treaty.
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