Ankara:Turkey has expressed its readiness to enter into a maritime boundary delimitation agreement with Egypt, According to National Defense Ministry. The potential agreement is touted to align with mutual interests and could offer Egypt a larger maritime jurisdiction compared to a potential deal with Greece.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the Turkish National Defense Ministry emphasized its willingness to sign an agreement that could potentially grant Egypt an additional 15,000 square kilometers of maritime jurisdiction. The ministry highlighted that this move aligns with Turkey's ongoing commitment to safeguarding its rights and interests in the Eastern Mediterranean, while also contributing to regional peace and stability.

In related developments, the ministry welcomed the Libyan parliament's recent approval of a 2019 maritime agreement with Turkey. This approval is seen as a reinforcement of Turkey's approach to international law and equity, supporting the legitimate rights and interests of coastal states in the region.

The Turkish ministry also commented on developments in Iraq's Sinjar region, expressing support for the Iraqi government’s efforts to establish peace and stability by eliminating terrorist organizations and enhancing the presence of official security forces. Turkey is monitoring the situation closely in coordination with relevant state institutions.

On the defense cooperation front, Turkey continues its contributions to regional and global peace through various collaborative efforts and multinational missions. Upcoming engagements include the Trkiye-Albania Naval Forces Cooperation Meeting and the Turkey-Greece Confidence-Building Measures Implementation Plan meetings.

The Turkish Armed Forces are also set to participate in several military exercises, including the National Anatolian Phoenix Exercise in Konya and the Sea of Friendship-2026 Exercise in Alexandria, Egypt. Additionally, Turkish naval and air units are scheduled for deployments and training missions in Somalia, Romania, and the Mediterranean.

Regarding defense advancements, Turkey's domestic industry has enhanced the military's operational capabilities with recent deliveries of Karayel Hull Boats, Kablolu Kamikaze-2 uncrewed vehicles, and MAM-15 sniper rifles. The Mechanical and Chemical Industry Corporation will also showcase its developments at the Euronaval 2026 exhibition in Paris.