The high representative of the EU has sent a letter to the Greek foreign minister, in which he condemns in the most absolute way the “memorandum of understanding” between Turkey and the transitional government of Libya, according to diplomatic sources.
Letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendiassent on Tuesday, 13.12.2022, the EU High Representative Joseph Borel, in which it condemns in the most absolute way the “memorandum of understanding” between Turkey and the transitional government of Libya (3.10.22, according to with diplomatic sources.
In particular, the head of European diplomacy states in his letter that the position of the European Union is absolutely clear.
Then, as disclosed by the same sources, he refers to the statement of the EU representative, in which the EU’s position is reaffirmed, as already formulated by the European Council in December 2019. As the EU High Representative points out, wanting to emphasize the immediate reaction of the EU, the representative’s statement was made immediately after the signing of the “document” in question was made public, the diplomatic sources point out.
Among other things, Mr. Borrell emphasizes that he will continue to defend this position whenever necessary and concludes his letter to the minister, assuring the European Union’s solidarity with all its member states and its continued support for the , what is this issue about?
It is noted that the position of the EU in December 2019 was included in the official conclusions of the first day of the Summit.
The conclusions state: “[…] The Turkey-Libya Memorandum of Understanding on the Delimitation of Maritime Jurisdiction Areas in the Mediterranean violates the sovereign rights of third states, is inconsistent with the law of the sea, and cannot produce legal consequences for third states. The European Council unequivocally reaffirms its solidarity with Greece and Cyprus against Turkey’s specific actions.”
Josep Borel’s letter was the response to a letter sent to him by the Greek Foreign Minister, immediately after his visit to Eastern Libya (17.11.2022), the diplomatic sources note.
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