Libya – A recent analysis by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency highlights Ankara’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with both eastern and western Libya by increasing communication and negotiations with all parties. The report notes that these efforts are evident in Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan’s official visit to Libya on August 11 and 12, which includes stops in both Tripoli and Benghazi.
The analysis states that Fidan’s talks in both cities reflect Turkey’s priority of supporting peace and maintaining stability in Libya. It also points out the historic, cultural, and social ties between Turkey and Libya, describing the development of mutually beneficial relations as a key foundation of Ankara’s approach to all sides of the Libyan conflict.