Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis told the United Nations General Assembly that Greece and Libya must conclude a “fair and legal” maritime boundary agreement, describing the matter as a shared interest for both nations.
“Regarding Libya, our two countries share maritime borders. Therefore, it is in our common interest to reach a fair and legal agreement on the delimitation of boundaries, in line with the provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea,” Mitsotakis said.
The Greek leader underlined that genuine stability in the wider region is tied to Libya’s unity and sovereignty. He stressed that the Libyan people must be free to determine their future without foreign interference, and declared that Greece is ready to contribute constructively to UN-led efforts for a political settlement and the reunification of Libya.
Mitsotakis’ comments follow his recent announcement of a first round of negotiations with Libya on maritime zones. He reaffirmed Athens’ rejection of the 2019 Libya–Turkey maritime memorandum, insisting that only direct dialogue and international law can provide solutions.
Earlier this year, Libya’s UN mission formally objected to Greece’s use of a “median line” for licensing offshore blocks south of Crete, arguing that the waters remain disputed. Greece responded by citing its 2020 agreement with Egypt on the exclusive economic zone, saying Libya’s claims lack legal foundation.
