
Greece–Egypt EEZ Agreement: A Pillar of Stability and International Legitimacy in the Eastern Mediterranean
Five Years On, Athens Reaffirms Its Commitment to International Law and Regional Cooperation Amid Ongoing Tensions
Five Years On, Athens Reaffirms Its Commitment to International Law and Regional Cooperation Amid Ongoing Tensions
The submission, guided by Turkey, includes a map and coordinates defining Libya’s outer continental shelf boundaries, extending to areas near Crete, in a move primarily targeting Greece but also affecting Egypt.
According to Gerapetritis, both sides agreed to work towards to safeguard the rights of the Monastery, as well as its legal status and legal personality.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis hailed the agreement as a milestone in the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. “Greek-Egyptian relations have immense potential and are poised for further growth,” he said, noting that the partnership builds on a history of strong cooperation and aims to deliver tangible results.
Following the trilateral summit, President Sisi and Prime Minister Mitsotakis will hold a separate Supreme Cooperation Council meeting to further their bilateral agenda.