Libya’s army chief, Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad, visited Ankara to meet with Turkish military leaders. The discussions centered on enhancing military cooperation and coordination between the two nations, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations following a recent meeting between Libyan and Turkish leadership.
Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad, Libya’s Chief of General Staff, recently engaged in high-level discussions with Turkish military officials in Ankara during an official visit. He met with General Metin Gürak, Turkey’s Chief of General Staff, to explore ways to bolster military collaboration based on existing bilateral agreements, particularly focusing on coordinating efforts across defense sectors.
Following this, General Al-Haddad met with Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler at the Ministry of Defense, where he underscored the significance of enhancing cooperation between Libya and Turkey. As a gesture of respect, he laid a wreath at the mausoleum dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
This visit occurs in the context of strengthening Libya-Turkey relations, following Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah’s earlier visit to Ankara, where discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan centered on advancing bilateral ties and cooperation between the two nations.
The military collaboration between Libya and Turkey has been crucial in the context of ongoing geopolitical dynamics in the region. Both nations share strategic interests that have led them to engage in discussions about strengthening military partnerships. The recent visit of General Al-Haddad signals continued efforts to enhance cooperative defense initiatives and solidify their relationship further.
The discussions between Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad and Turkish military officials signify a commitment to advancing military cooperation between Libya and Turkey. The meetings focus on strategic coordination across defense sectors and underscore the importance of mutual support. This visit follows recent diplomatic engagements that aim to strengthen bilateral relations further.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
