Further to above :
It seems that Egypt is looking for the use of a further area of the sea than the Greek agreement. What Greeks have offered is to cause problems for Egypt as it will mean encroaching in to Turkish EEZ and souring relations with Turkiye.
If what Turkiye is offering is acceptable to Egypt and the deal is signed, that puts the final nail in the Greek EEZ coffin.
Türkiye offers Egypt maritime deal
Turning to developments in the Eastern Mediterranean, Güler said Türkiye was prepared to negotiate a maritime boundary delimitation agreement with Egypt, highlighting the potential benefits for Cairo.
Following Ankara's maritime jurisdiction agreement with Libya, the minister said Türkiye remained open to similar cooperation with Egypt.
"Our proposal to Egypt is clear," Güler said, explaining that Cairo could secure approximately 15,000 square kilometers (5,800 square miles) of additional maritime jurisdiction by reaching an agreement with Türkiye rather than pursuing a potential arrangement with Greece.
"We are ready to sign an agreement with Egypt on the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas," he said.
The proposal reflects Ankara's efforts to strengthen regional cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean, where competing maritime claims and energy interests have long fueled diplomatic tensions.
Türkiye has no plans to engage Yemen's Houthi rebels in combat under its trilateral defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Defense...
www.dailysabah.com
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In addition to this according to a leading Greek newspaper, Türkiye’s FM, Hakan Fidan has offered to Italy, to sit round a table and discuss with Egypt the Libya/Turkish EEZ agreement
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Friday proposed talks between Turkey, Italy, Egypt and Libya on issues concerning the countries' continental shelves, adding that Ankara would be prepared to discuss Cairo's concerns on the Turkish-Libyan maritime rights deal.
www.ekathimerini.com
In my view, Ankara will be able to reach an agreement with Cairo regarding maritime zones—even without factoring in the 15,000 square kilometers it is currently dangling before Cairo as a sort of "carrot"
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When Ankara first concluded an agreement with Tripoli, eastern Libya categorically refused to join it and instead sided with the opposition. Yet, six years later, we see a completely different picture: the Libyan parliament has voted in favor.
One might wonder—why?!
Perhaps the question should be framed a bit differently: why now?
Because over the last few years, events have unfolded—and continue to unfold—in the Middle East that could have a significant impact on global geopolitics. The most important of these is the "Mecca Agreement"—a pact of colossal significance.
It was revealed yesterday that the foreign ministers of this "trio" [of Muslim states] are set to meet in Ankara with their counterparts from a "trio" of European nations. This upcoming meeting in itself signifies that leading European powers have recognized the "Mecca Agreement"—an agreement whose importance can hardly be overstated! And, in any case, how could these three European countries possibly oppose it, given that the United States itself has already recognized it?
With whom did Cairo conclude an agreement on the delimitation of maritime spaces? With Athens. Well, after all, it’s only Athens, isn't it? 🫢 Based on my observations, in the coming years, Cairo will be compelled—under one pretext or another—to act as if that agreement never existed at all. If three major European powers have deemed it necessary to reckon with this "trio" of Muslim nations, then it would be wise for the "Pharaoh" [the Egyptian leadership]—as if by the command of Allah himself—to descend from the summits of those very famous pyramids.
A "grand trio" of Muslim nations is gathering in Ankara alongside a "grand trio" of European states! It is highly unlikely that anyone seriously believes the Europeans sought Athens' opinion regarding this meeting. I suspect that when Athens asked to take part in this significant encounter, they were told they were still too small—and that it is far too early for them to be playing in the same league as the "big boys."
(Clarification: Egypt joined the trio of countries mentioned in the Mecca Agreement during yesterday’s meeting in Istanbul... Meanwhile, Italy also joined the group of three European states at the very last minute.)
