# Eastern Libya backs Turkey maritime deal after six years

> Khalifa Haftar's parliament approves a 2019 agreement with Turkey on Mediterranean boundaries, reversing its 2020 rejection and signalling a strategic shift in Libya's civil war.
- Title: Eastern Libya backs Turkey maritime deal after six years
- Summary: Khalifa Haftar's parliament approves a 2019 agreement with Turkey on Mediterranean boundaries, reversing its 2020 rejection and signalling a strategic shift…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/eastern-libya-parliament-approves-maritime-deal-with-turkey-lifts-2020-boy?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Al Jazeera Staff
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## Haftar's parliament approves Turkey deal
Libya's eastern-based parliament, backed by military commander Khalifa Haftar, voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the two thousand nineteen maritime agreement with Turkey on Mediterranean boundaries.
## Reversing a two thousand twenty rejection
The same Tobruk-based House of Representatives had unanimously rejected the deal in two thousand twenty and cut political ties with Ankara. Tuesday's vote reverses both decisions.
## Part of a broader strategic shift
The approval builds on military-to-military contacts between Turkey and Haftar's Libyan National Army, including a July deal to develop military facilities and advanced surveillance systems.
## Greece condemns the agreement
Greece's Foreign Ministry said the two thousand nineteen memorandum violated international law of the sea and infringed on sovereign rights of states in the region.
## Turkey seeks long-term influence in Libya
The eastern pivot is designed to secure Turkey's long-term geopolitical and economic interests, preserving its influence in Libya regardless of future political settlements between government and eastern authorities.
## Key takeaway

Eastern Libya's Haftar-backed parliament unanimously approved a two thousand nineteen maritime deal with Turkey, reversing a two thousand twenty rejection and marking a strategic realignment in Libya's conflict.