The Libyan foreign minister in the Tripoli-based government, Taher Al-Baour, held talks Monday with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis, to disuss maritime border demarcation and bilateral relations, Anadolu reports.
Discussions in the Libyan capital dwelt on avenues to expand cooperation in strategic sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and maritime transport, Libya’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
The two diplomats also discussed irregular migration, stressing the need for a comprehensive approach based on burden-sharing, enhanced security, technical cooperation, and increased training programs, the statement said.
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The talks between the two sides also took up the work of the joint Libyan-Greek technical committee on maritime border demarcation, with the two sides reaffirming their commitment to continuing constructive dialogue in line with international law.
Tensions between the two countries date back to 2004 over energy-rich areas near the island of Crete, where negotiations on maritime boundaries stalled.
In July 2020, both sides agreed to form a joint technical committee, which began its work in September 2025 with talks held in Athens.
Tensions resurfaced in 2025 after Greece launched an international tender for oil and gas exploration south of Crete, including areas disputed with Libya, inviting strong objections from Libyan authorities.
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