On Tuesday, Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar, received the Deputy President of the Government of National Accord (GNA), Ahmed Maiteeq. They discussed the latest developments in Libya.
Akar stressed that Turkey stands with the UN-recognised government, “to ensure lasting peace and stability in Libya.” He also reiterated that Ankara will continue to provide advisory and training activities to GNA forces.
On Monday, Akar received the commander of the Libyan Navy, Abdel-Hakim Abu Hulia, in Ankara.
“Libya belongs to Libyans,” said Akar, stressing that Turkey supports an independent and sovereign Libya, with territorial integrity and political unity.
Turkey and the GNA signed a maritime border demarcation agreement in 2019. This was rejected by a number of states, most notably Greece. Athens claims that this agreement violates its continental shelf, off the island of Crete.