Brussels:Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has affirmed the legitimacy of the 2019 maritime agreement between Trkiye and Libya. Speaking during a visit to Brussels, Fidan stated that the agreement is "entirely legitimate" under both international law and political perspectives.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Fidan's remarks came after the Libyan House of Representatives accepted the 2019 memorandum of understanding on maritime jurisdiction areas between Trkiye and Libya. Fidan highlighted the agreement as a diplomatic success stemming from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's foreign policy, emphasizing its alignment with Trkiye's principles of fostering peace and stability through cooperation.

Fidan also addressed reactions from other countries, noting that some governments felt compelled to respond while others had genuine strategic concerns. He emphasized that Turkish legal experts have considered the agreement valid since its signing in 2019 due to its legal structure.

Additionally, Fidan discussed his intensive meetings in Brussels, which covered Trkiye's relations with Belgium, NATO, and the EU. He noted discussions with his Belgian counterpart on bilateral and regional issues and highlighted a meeting involving Turkish ministers and Belgian officials. Fidan also met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas to discuss various regional and global challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine war and energy issues.