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Greece invitations Libya for talks on maritime zone delimitation

Greece has prolonged a proper invitation to Libya’s Authorities of Nationwide Unity to begin negotiations on delimiting their shared maritime zones, a big diplomatic transfer geared toward resolving tensions over vitality and territorial rights within the Jap Mediterranean, Asharq Al-Awsat says in a report. The invitation instantly challenges the 2019 maritime boundary settlement between Turkey and Libya’s former authorities, a deal that Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus deem a violation of worldwide legislation for disregarding the unique financial zones (EEZs) of Greek islands. A profitable dialogue might doubtlessly nullify or renegotiate the 2019 pact, which might have important financial implications for future vitality exploration rights within the gas-rich area. This improvement represents a possible diplomatic setback for Turkey’s regional ambitions, whereas providing Libya’s internationally recognised authorities an opportunity to enhance relations with its European neighbours, although it dangers alienating its key ally, Turkey, and dealing with opposition from rival inside factions.