Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, the Head of the Libyan outgoing Government of National Unity (GNU), at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Friday.
The meeting focused on bilateral relations, developments in Libya, the Israeli aggression on Palestinian territories, and other regional and global issues.
The Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communications released a statement highlighting the key points discussed during the meeting.
Erdogan emphasized that Turkish-Libyan relations continue to evolve positively across various sectors.
He underscored the importance of initiating dialogue to ensure unity and solidarity in Libya, emphasizing the need to uphold the legitimacy of the GNU.
Erdogan expressed Turkey’s readiness to provide any necessary support to Libya in this regard.
He stressed the importance of close communication between Turkey and Libya to protect their mutual interests in the Eastern Mediterranean and to enhance cooperation in the energy sector.
The statement also conveyed Erdogan’s approval of Libya’s decision to intervene in the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, mirroring Turkey’s stance. He described Libya’s intervention as a correct and commendable move.
This meeting comes at a crucial time as both nations seek to strengthen their ties and collaborate on key regional issues, ensuring stability and progress in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
