Greece and Egypt Discuss Maritime Zone Extension
Greece and Egypt are discussing extending their Exclusive Economic Zone east toward Cyprus. The talks follow eastern Libyas ratification of a disputed maritime accord with Turkey.
Greece and Egypt are discussing expanding their Exclusive Economic Zone east toward Cyprus, following a disputed maritime agreement in Libya. The diplomatic talks counter an escalating regional dispute over eastern Mediterranean energy exploration rights. The maritime boundary expansion aims to protect regional sovereign claims against competing pacts backed by Turkey.
