On Wednesday, the Director of the International Relations and Cooperation Department at the Libyan Interior Ministry, Brigadier General Noureddin Abu Jareeda, held a meeting with a representative from the Turkish Interior Ministry.
The meeting addressed the participation of the Turkish Interior Minister in the Ministerial Meeting of Interior Ministers from countries concerned with issues of irregular migration and border security, scheduled to take place in the capital, Tripoli, on July 3, 2024.
Discussions also covered several security files of mutual interest, particularly training programs aimed at enhancing the capabilities of the Libyan police, and the preparation of a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in this regard.
According to a statement from the Libyan Interior Ministry, both sides emphasised the importance of direct and continuous communication to achieve the common interests of the two countries.
Earlier this week, U.S. Ambassador Richard Norland met with the Turkish Ambassador to Libya, Kanaan Yilmaz, to explore ways to facilitate upcoming elections in the country. The discussions were held at a meeting that also included the acting U.S. Ambassador to Libya, Jeremy Brent.
According to a post on the U.S. Embassy’s X account, Ambassador Norland described the meeting with Ambassador Yilmaz as highly productive. They focused on the combined efforts of the United States and Turkey to back the U.N.-led political process in Libya, aiming to advance both security and economic progress in the region.
Ambassador Norland expressed optimism about the stability in Libya, highlighted by the resumption of flights by Turkish Airlines—a sign of growing stability in the country.
On Saturday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Al-Siddiq Al-Kabir, at the Vahdettin Pavilion in Istanbul.
During the meeting, President Erdogan affirmed that Libya’s unity, peace, and prosperity are among Turkey’s top priorities. He reiterated Turkey’s commitment to contributing to a sustainable and enduring political solution in Libya.
According to a statement from the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), the two parties discussed the economic, financial, and political situation in Libya.
They also addressed the challenges facing the Central Bank in carrying out its duties amid governmental division and the role of the Central Bank in maintaining the country’s financial sustainability. Additionally, they explored opportunities to enhance mutual cooperation in the banking sector between Libya and Turkey.
