Egypt prepares legal action against Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum

Following the Libyan Parliament's recent ratification of a maritime boundary agreement with Turkey, Egypt has announced it is preparing a comprehensive legal dossier to protect its sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean. Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nader Zaki emphasized that Cairo views the memorandum as illegal and invalid, a stance shared by Greece, Cyprus, and the European Union. Egypt is coordinating its diplomatic and legal response with Nicosia and Athens to counter the establishment of new maritime realities.

Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue regarding Libya's internal security. Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of the eastern Libyan forces, arrived in Cairo on October 25, 2026, amid reports of unsuccessful negotiations in Ankara aimed at merging the rival military factions of Tripoli and Benghazi. While Turkey attempts to mediate the creation of a unified military structure—including a proposed joint command center in Sirte—significant disagreements remain regarding the chain of command, specifically whether the unified army should report to the Ministry of Defense or the Presidential Council. These developments coincide with rumors regarding the future role of Khalifa Haftar, though no official changes to the military leadership have been confirmed.