Turkish Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, has emphasised Turkey’s increasing weight on the international stage, particularly through its efforts in Libya and other countries.
In a press statement, Güler noted, “Turkey has significantly expanded its influence, becoming a key global player and an indispensable member in negotiations, especially due to its major efforts to bring peace and stability to Libya, Azerbaijan, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Somalia, Syria, and Iraq.”
He concluded by stating, “Our military strives to ensure our security at the highest level and is also an unbreakable defender of peace.”
Earlier this month, Erdogan stated that Turkish forces are fulfilling their duties to the fullest in all their areas of operation, including Syria, northern Iraq, Libya, and Somalia.
Speaking at the diploma ceremony of the National Defence University Military Academy in Ankara, he emphasised that Turkey’s military presence in these regions is part of its broader strategy to maintain national security and protect its interests.
In Libya, Turkey’s military involvement is grounded in the security and military cooperation agreement signed in 2019 with the outgoing Government of National Accord (GNA). This agreement, which includes provisions for training, advisory services, and equipment support, was designed to help the GNA fend off the advance of rival forces and establish stability in the region.
Under the terms of this agreement, Turkey has provided military support, including drone strikes and military advisers.
