Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with several senior officials from Libya's Government of National Unity in Ankara, Turkey, on Tuesday, according to the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
Among the officials who met with Fidan were Libya's acting Interior Minister Bassam Imad Trabelsi and Libya's Government of National Unity acting Defense Minister Abdulsalam Zubi.
Ibrahim Dbeibeh, the national security advisor to Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, also participated in meetings with the Turkish Foreign Minister.
The meetings are evaluated as part of diplomatic talks covering bilateral relations and security cooperation between Turkey and Libya.
No official statement was made regarding the specific topics discussed during the meetings between the Turkish Foreign Minister and the Libyan officials.
Updates
In addition to the Foreign Minister, Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) head Ibrahim Kalın held meetings in Ankara with Libya's acting Defense Minister Abdulsalam Zubi, National Security Advisor Ibrahim Dbeibeh, and acting Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi. These discussions focused on maintaining stability, the unification of administrations, and expanding cooperation in counter-terrorism, human trafficking, and irregular migration. It was also noted that the meetings involving Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan were conducted behind closed doors.
In addition to the foreign ministry meetings, Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) head Ibrahim Kalın held separate discussions in Ankara with Libya's acting Defense Minister Abdulsalam Zubi, National Security Advisor Ibrahim Dbeibeh, and acting Interior Minister Imad Trabelsi. During these sessions, Kalın emphasized Turkey's ongoing commitment to Libya's stability, the unification of administrations, and close cooperation regarding counter-terrorism, human trafficking, and irregular migration. While the diplomatic meetings took place behind closed doors, the officials expressed appreciation for Turkey's constructive role in the region.
