ANKARA, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Turkey on Thursday sent its accord with Libya on a maritime boundary between the two countries to the United Nations for approval, a Turkish diplomatic source said, despite objections from Greece that the agreement violates international law. Two weeks ago, Libya's internationally recognised government and Turkey signed the maritime delimitation agreement, in a move that escalated disputes over potential offshore gas reserves in the eastern Mediterranean. Turkey says the accord aims to protect its rights and is in line with international law. President Tayyip Erdogan said that the accord will allow Turkey and Libya to hold joint exploration operations in the region. It also said it had lodged objections with the United Nations, saying the accord violated international law.

Source: Libya Today December 12, 2019 10:18 UTC