Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis visited Tripoli, Libya, today, Monday, April 27, and held separate meetings with the President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU) of Libya, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, and the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taher Al Baour.
The visit reaffirms the shared commitment to further strengthening cooperation and intensifying contacts as a necessary condition for regional prosperity, according to sources at the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Foreign Minister emphasized that Libya’s unity and stability are directly linked to peace and prosperity in the Eastern Mediterraneanand expressed Greece’s willingness to contribute toward this goal.
Mr. Gerapetritis expressed satisfaction with the progress made in bilateral relations following his visit to Tripoli on July 15, 2025:
Holding of the first round of technical talks between the relevant committees on the delimitation of maritime zones in September 2025.
Launch of direct flights between Athens and Tripoli/Benghazi, which constitute a significant step for business mobility and tourism.
Bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade and investment.
Greece’s support for Libya’s positions in international organizations.
The Greek Foreign Minister and Libyan officials agreed on the need for cooperation and the conduct of a frank dialogue, remaining committed to building a relationship of trust.
Delimitation of Maritime Zones
The Foreign Minister emphasized that Greece seeks to demarcate the EEZ and continental shelf with Libya, as states with opposite coasts, in full compliance with international maritime law, as enshrined in UNCLOS, and as it has done with other neighboring states. The timeline for the next round of technical talks was set, which will take place in the near future in Tripoli.
Irregular Migration
The Greek Foreign Minister presented the current situation in Greece, noting that flows from western Libya to Greece remain virtually zero, while emphasizing that it is important to prevent the establishment of a new migration route from eastern Libya (Tobruk-Crete). He reiterated Greece’s willingness to enhance the effectiveness of cooperation between the two sides and to train Libyan coast guard personnel in Greece.
Cooperation within the framework of international and regional organizations
The Foreign Minister emphasized that during Greece’s tenure on the UN Security Council, it will continue to actively contribute to supporting legitimate Libyan positions for the benefit of the Libyan people.
Contribution to the political process for Libya
Regarding developments in the political process in Libya, Greece, as a non-permanent member of the UNSC, remains firmly committed to supporting efforts to achieve a sustainable solution under the auspices of the UN. The Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated Greece’s long-standing position in favor of holding free, fair, and inclusive parliamentary and presidential elections as the only viable solution for the definitive resolution of the Libyan crisis, as well as the exclusion of any external intervention. Within the EU framework, Greece will continue to stand by Libya as a sincere partner.
Bilateral cooperation
Both sides expressed a willingness to strengthen contacts through the reestablishment of a joint committee to update existing bilateral agreements and draft new agreements on issues of mutual interest between the two countries.
They also agreed to increase trade and further promote investment in the energy, construction, logistics, and transportation sectors.
In this regard, it was agreed that a Greek business delegation would visit Tripoli in the near future.
Finally, the parties agreed to work toward establishing a maritime freight and passenger link between Greece and Libya.