Türkiye has renewed its willingness to conclude a maritime boundary delimitation agreement with Egypt in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkish officials said such an agreement could grant Cairo an additional maritime area exceeding 15,000 square kilometers compared with a potential agreement with Greece.

The offer comes despite Egypt’s rejection of the 2019 Turkish-Libyan memorandum of understanding concerning maritime jurisdiction, which was reportedly ratified by Libya’s House of Representatives on October 20.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated that the parliamentary ratification would have no legal effect on Cairo.

Greece also formally notified the United Nations of its objection to the memorandum, arguing that it conflicts with the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Ankara maintains that it seeks dialogue and the protection of its maritime interests in accordance with international law.