Libyan Government of National Unity Discusses Maritime Border Issue

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During the meeting, Dbeibah emphasised that the maritime border issue is a sovereign issue that touches on the core of Libyan national security and cannot be addressed with a technical logic separate from national political decisions.

Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dabaiba, chaired a meeting to discuss developments in the Libyan maritime border issue.

The meeting attended by Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs Walid al-Lafi, Minister of Transport Mohammed al-Shahoubi, Chairman of the Land and Maritime Borders Committee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed al-Harari, Chairman of the National Oil Corporation Masoud Suleiman, and Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Rashid Boughafa, discussed technical and legal aspects related to the demarcation of Libya’s maritime borders and assessed the political and regional challenges associated with Libya’s sovereign rights in its maritime areas, particularly concerning natural resources in exclusive economic zones.

During the meeting, Dbeibah emphasised that the maritime border issue is a sovereign issue that touches on the core of Libyan national security and cannot be addressed with a technical logic separate from national political decisions. He emphasised the need to work in complete institutional harmony, combining technical precision, legal authority, and a clear sovereign decision.

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Mohamed Al-Harari, Chairman of the Land and Maritime Borders Committee at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided a comprehensive briefing on the current situation, the progress of the committee’s work, and the obstacles facing the completion of demarcation and control of maritime points. He emphasised the importance of coordination between technical and sovereign authorities to secure a firm Libyan position in the face of any future regional disputes or understandings.