New Turkish-Libyan memorandum which was signed between Anchor and his government Tripoli 3 October Athens formally condemns the letter from the Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN, Maria Theophili, to g.c. UN António Guterres.

Despite the harsh diplomatic language used, the letter concludes that “Greece retains all its rights under international law and calls Libya as well as Turkey respect the sovereign rights of Greece and refrain from any action that may violate these rights and destabilize peace and security in the region.

Greece would like to take this opportunity to reiterate its firm commitment to resolving any issue of border demarcation with neighboring countries in Eastern Mediterranean peacefully, in good faith and in agreement with maritime law“.

At the same time, however, Ankara insists on the language of threats, as can be seen from yesterday’s meeting of the Turkish National Security Council.

The communiqué published at the end of the meeting stressed that Greece was “indifferent to proposals for dialogue” and asked “as soon as possible to stop the militarization activities of the islands that have a demilitarized status, and all violations of international treaties and norms of international law.” .”

The letter emphasizes that Greece remains committed to resolving all demarcation issues in accordance with the law of the sea – the demilitarization of the islands was requested by the Turkish National Security Council.

Ms. Theophilis’ letter, which was delivered to Mr. Guterres on November 17, notes that Greece appears to be rejecting the new Turkish-Libyan memorandum on hydrocarbonswhich is described as “a violation of Greece’s sovereign rights, a violation of international law and a deliberate escalation that undermines stability in the region.”

Ms Theophili recalls the complacent rights (ipso facto and ab initio) of Greece in the region, as they are based, among other things, on the border delimitation agreement. Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) with Egypt.

He also emphasizes that the new Turkish-Libyan memorandum is in complete contradiction with the 2020 Roadmap for the settlement of the Libyan conflict, according to which the foreign policy of the Libyan state should be carried out “in such a way as to maintain friendly and peaceful relations with regional and international partners and in accordance with with the rules of good neighborliness and mutual interests.

Based on this specific provision, as well as on the previous Turkish-Libyan memorandum, the Permanent Representative of Greece notes that “the agreement on cooperation in the field of hydrocarbons clearly falls within the framework of agreements, the executive power of which is excluded from their conclusion.” In short, Greece informs the UN minister that the current government in Tripoli simply does not have the right to conclude any agreement binding subsequent, democratically elected governments, which, according to international law, are the only ones with such jurisdiction.

Ms. Theophili also highlights the fact that international actors, states in the region and beyond, as well as high-ranking officials in Libyan institutions, have reacted to the new Turkish-Libyan memorandum. Mrs. Theophilis’ letter, carefully crafted, was delivered to the Governor. the UN in the aftermath and Greece’s decision to license a joint venture between ExxonMobil and HELLENiQ Energy to explore in an area that could potentially be the subject of discussion between Athens and the legitimate government in Tripoli.

NAVTEX warning for Hamit Khan

NAVTECH news about exploration drilling of the Abdul Hamit Khan floating drilling rig a few miles from Turkey’s southern port of Tasutsu, where it has been docked for the past few days, Antalya’s hydrographic authorities said. The study area is under Turkish jurisdiction, near the port of Tasutsos.

It is reminded that as showed “K” on Wednesday, “Abdul Hamid Khan”, according to international organizations, is facing mechanical problems that prevent him from effectively doing his job. In short, his right engine is not working.