Libya Affirms Maritime Agreement with Türkiye Seeks Regional Stability
(MENAFN) Libya's acting Foreign Minister, Taher al-Baour, has clarified that the maritime agreement between his country and Türkiye is not intended to target or challenge any other nation, emphasizing the sovereign authority of both states to establish bilateral arrangements.
In a televised interview aired on Monday, al-Baour explained that the agreement, initially signed in 2019 under Libya's former Government of National Accord, has recently received approval from the country's House of Representatives.
“This agreement is certainly not directed against any country,” he said, describing the arrangement as an initiative aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between Libya and Türkiye.
“Libya and Türkiye are sovereign states, and they have the right to enter into any agreements,” he said.
Al-Baour also stressed that Tripoli has no intention of fueling regional disputes and remains mindful of the reservations expressed by nations that have opposed the agreement.
“We respect the concerns of the countries that rejected this agreement, but the door is certainly open to dialogue and discussions with everyone to reach the best possible solution,” he said.
He further highlighted Libya's ambition to contribute to making the region a hub for stability, economic progress and development instead of allowing disagreements to generate further tensions.
The foreign minister reiterated his country's readiness to maintain diplomatic engagement with concerned parties, exchange views and address any questions surrounding the maritime arrangement.
In a televised interview aired on Monday, al-Baour explained that the agreement, initially signed in 2019 under Libya's former Government of National Accord, has recently received approval from the country's House of Representatives.
“This agreement is certainly not directed against any country,” he said, describing the arrangement as an initiative aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation between Libya and Türkiye.
“Libya and Türkiye are sovereign states, and they have the right to enter into any agreements,” he said.
Al-Baour also stressed that Tripoli has no intention of fueling regional disputes and remains mindful of the reservations expressed by nations that have opposed the agreement.
“We respect the concerns of the countries that rejected this agreement, but the door is certainly open to dialogue and discussions with everyone to reach the best possible solution,” he said.
He further highlighted Libya's ambition to contribute to making the region a hub for stability, economic progress and development instead of allowing disagreements to generate further tensions.
The foreign minister reiterated his country's readiness to maintain diplomatic engagement with concerned parties, exchange views and address any questions surrounding the maritime arrangement.
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