Libyan Parliament Speaker Aguila Saleh has expressed that the rapprochement between Egypt and Turkey will contribute to resolving the Libyan crisis and facilitate the withdrawal of foreign forces from Libyan territory.
In an interview with Sputnik News, Saleh stated, “The rapprochement between two major countries like Egypt and Turkey is very important for maintaining peace in the region. This development benefits both nations and, in turn, contributes to solving the Libyan crisis.”
He added, “This rapprochement will help prevent war in Libya, make it easier to withdraw foreign forces, and aid in aligning the perspectives of Libyan parties to reach a solution to the crisis.”
Saleh emphasized, “We have always demanded the exit of all foreign forces from our country. We do not accept the presence of foreign troops. Some Turkish forces were permitted by the previous Government of National Accord (GNA) under Fayez al-Sarraj, but this government’s mandate has ended. A new, internationally recognized government is required to review such illegal agreements not approved by the legislative authority.”
Earlier this month, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made a historic visit to Turkey, which the Egyptian presidency described as “a new phase in enhancing relations between the two countries, establishing a foundation for mutual cooperation on both bilateral and regional levels in light of the challenges that require consultation and coordination.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also visited Egypt in February, marking his first visit since President Sisi assumed office, as part of the ongoing process to normalize relations. The two presidents also met in September during the G20 summit in New Delhi, where they discussed bilateral ties, trade, and energy cooperation.
