# Eastern Libya parliament approves 2019 maritime deal with Turkey

Libya’s eastern-based parliament has approved a 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey, Al Jazeera reported. The deal sets disputed Mediterranean sea boundaries that Greece, Egypt and other regional actors have opposed. The approval could affect energy exploration and alliances in the eastern Mediterranean.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/eastern-libya-parliament-approves-maritime-deal-with-turkey-lifts-2020-boy?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:19:17 +0000