Greece says Turkey-Libya deal has no legal effect, EU backs Athens and Nicosia

Greek Deputy Prime Minister Kostis Hatzidakis said the Turkey-Libya memorandum has no legal validity after it was approved by Libya's parliament. He described the ratification as an unpleasant development and noted that Athens maintains contact with both governments in eastern and western Libya.

Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis told Meganews 104.6 that the illegal memorandum will not be implemented under any circumstances, even without ratification. He said Greece will mobilize its own mechanisms to protest the agreement.

“The memorandum produces no legal results as an absolute object under international law.”

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola expressed solidarity with Greece and Cyprus during a plenary session on the memorandum. She said Athens and Nicosia can rely on European Union solidarity.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan addressed the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection, stating that Ankara does not oppose the project but requests prior written notice for marine research.