Turkish FM Fidan meets Libyan National Army official in Ankara

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks with General Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of the Libyan National Army, in Ankara on Friday, according to a Foreign Ministry statement. The meeting took place in the Turkish capital, with no further details immediately disclosed.

Context of the Meeting

The talks come as Türkiye continues its diplomatic engagement with Libyan stakeholders, supporting efforts toward political stability in the war-torn country. General Haftar is the son of Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army, which controls large parts of eastern and southern Libya.

Türkiye’s Role in Libya

Türkiye has maintained a presence in Libya, providing military and diplomatic support to the UN-recognised Government of National Accord in Tripoli. Ankara has also sought to foster dialogue between rival Libyan factions as part of broader international efforts to end the country’s decade-long conflict.