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House of Representatives Approves Maritime Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey and Repeals Decisions Rejecting It and Severing Relations
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Benghazi, October 20, 2026 (LANA) – The House of Representatives voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Government of National Accord and the Government of the Republic of Türkiye concerning the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas in the Mediterranean Sea.The official spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Abdullah Bliheg, said that the House unanimously voted to approve the memorandum. It also approved the repeal of Decision No. (1) of 2020, concerning the... Read more
Al-Koni welcomes the House of Representatives' ratification of the maritime memorandum of understanding with Türkiye
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Tripoli, October 20, 2026 (LANA) – Mousa Al-Koni, a member of the Presidential Council, welcomed on Tuesday the House of Representatives' ratification of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) concluded between Libya and Türkiye regarding the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas in the Mediterranean Sea, which was signed in 2019.In a statement, Al-Koni expressed his support for this move, highlighting its importance in safeguarding Libya’s maritime rights and advancing the country’s interests in the Mediterranean.... Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Unity welcomes the adoption of the maritime memorandum of understanding with Türkiye and the annulment of the 2020 decisions issued by the House of Representatives.
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Tripoli, October 20, 2026 (LANA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity welcomed, on Tuesday, the House of Representatives’ unanimous adoption of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the State of Libya and the Republic of Türkiye regarding the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas in the Mediterranean Sea.In a statement published on its official page, the Ministry also welcomed the repeal of House of Representatives resolutions No. (1) and No. )... Read more
Dbeibeh and the head of Turkish intelligence review developments in the political and security landscape in Libya
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Tripoli, October 20, 2026 (LANA) – The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, met today, Tuesday, with the Head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization, İbrahim Kalın. The discussion focused on political and security developments in Libya, as well as ways to support stability and the ongoing political process.According to the "Hukumatuna" (Our Government) platform, the meeting—which was also attended by National Security Advisor Ibrahim Dbeibah and Minister of State for Communication... Read more
Al-Menfi reaffirms Libya’s support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and stability
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Tripoli, October 20, 2026 (LANA) – The Chairman of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, reiterated Libya’s support for the unity, sovereignty, and stability of Sudan. This came as he received the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Libya, Ibrahim Mohamed Ahmed, on Tuesday, on the occasion of the conclusion of his diplomatic mission.The Presidential Council’s media office reported that the meeting, held at the Council’s headquarters in Tripoli, addressed the fraternal and historical ties between the two countries and... Read more
