In response to the statements made by the GNU’s Foreign Minister, Najla al-Mangoush, to Italian MPs, in which she highlighted Turkey’s determination to withdraw its militants and mercenaries from Libya, Chairman of the High Council of State, Khaled al-Mishri, said Friday that he respects the roadmap issued by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF), adding that it was not within the remit of the GNU to cancel or amend any “legitimate” agreements.

Al-Mishri added:” we affirm our respect for the agreement signed with the Turkish state in both parts, and we also respect any previous agreements in any domain signed with other countries.”

He also stressed that the presence of foreign forces on Libyan lands is totally and completely unacceptable, and it should not be the subject of discussion or bargaining by anyone.

However, according to him, everyone should be well aware of the difference between mercenaries and the presence of forces based on these concluded agreements.

Al-Mishri added:” Whoever discusses issues related to national security before a foreign parliament is not entitled to talk about national sovereignty”.