### [2026-10-20](/feed/2026/10/20/index.md)

##### Libya–Turkey relations
# Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives approves a 2019 maritime boundary agreement with Turkey and repeals two 2020 decisions that rejected the accord. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eastern-libya-parliament-approves-maritime-deal-with-turkey-lifts-2020-boycott-2026-10-20/)

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