Sources in the Turkish Ministry of Defense: We confirm our willingness to sign an agreement with Egypt to delimit jurisdictional areas in the Mediterranean in a manner that serves mutual interests - Cairo may obtain, within the framework of the agreement with us, a maritime area greater than 15,000 square kilometers compared to a possible agreement with Greece - The Libyan House of Representatives' approval of the memorandum defining maritime jurisdictions is an important development that supports the approach of international law and the principles of fairness - we will continue to protect the rights and interests our legitimate interests in the Eastern Mediterranean and to promote regional peace, security and stability.