Cairo:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty has reaffirmed Egypt’s established legal position on the Turkish-Libyan maritime memorandum of understanding. This statement was made during a meeting with Libya’s Acting Foreign Minister Taher al Baour.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Abdelatty emphasized the importance of considering Egypt’s concerns regarding maritime boundary delimitation. He highlighted the significance of this matter in light of the brotherly ties between Egypt and Libya, as well as in accordance with international law and the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.

The meeting also focused on strengthening cooperation between Egypt and Libya, particularly in the economic, trade, and energy sectors. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ambassador Nader Zaki stated that Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for a political solution in Libya through an inclusive dialogue led entirely by Libyans, aiming to serve the interests of the Libyan people and preserve stability.

Abdelatty further expressed Egypt’s desire to enhance bilateral relations, stressing the importance of holding the next session of the joint higher committee to advance cooperation in various fields. He also highlighted the need for additional facilities for Egyptian students in Libya and improved arrangements for the Egyptian community residing there.

In response, al Baour conveyed his appreciation for the close ties between the two countries and praised the progress in bilateral relations. He expressed Libya's interest in benefiting from Egyptian expertise to support the Libyan economy and acknowledged the contributions of the Egyptian community and companies operating in Libya.