Cyprus, Greece, and Israel condemn the Turkey-Libya memorandum

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, defense policy directors from Cyprus, Greece, and Israel held a trilateral meeting in Athens to discuss regional security and strategic cooperation. A primary outcome of the meeting was the issuance of a joint declaration formally condemning the Turkey-Libya maritime memorandum. The representatives stated that the agreement violates the sovereign rights of third states, disregards international maritime law, and lacks any legal validity concerning third parties.

During the discussions, the three nations reaffirmed their support for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus in accordance with United Nations Security Council resolutions. The participants expressed opposition to unilateral claims, coercive practices, and threats of force in the region. Furthermore, they emphasized that no country in the region should serve as a base for destabilizing military actions or threats to regional security. The officials also explored opportunities to translate shared strategic interests into practical trilateral cooperation in the defense sector.