President Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday Turkey aims to strengthen relations with Libya’s internationally-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) after a meeting with the country’s prime minister, who plans to step down this month
Both sides agreed to expand cooperation during the next stage in various economic and development fields, a statement by the Presidential Council head media office said on Facebook.
During the meeting, Erdogan said Turkey would continue to stand in full solidarity with Libya and its sole legitimate representative, the Government of National Accord.
Saying the UN’s registration of a maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya is good news, Erdogan stressed that Turkey will continue its support for Libya’s stability and the welfare of the Libyan people.
The two sides also agreed to enhance cooperation in the field of building Libyan defense and security capabilities through training, rehabilitation, and equipping programs, in accordance with the memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries in November 2019.