Libyan Army Chief’s Official Visit to Turkey Aims at Strengthening Military Ties
Libya’s Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad, visited Ankara for discussions with Turkish military officials, including General Metin Gürak and Defense Minister Yaşar Güler. The talks emphasized military cooperation and coordination in defense sectors, complemented by a ceremonial wreath-laying at Atatürk’s mausoleum. This visit builds on previous engagements between Libyan and Turkish leaders aiming to strengthen bilateral relations.
Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad, Libya’s Chief of General Staff, conducted official discussions with Turkish military leaders in Ankara aimed at bolstering military cooperation. Key participants included Turkey’s Chief of General Staff, General Metin Gürak, with whom Al-Haddad focused on enhancing collaboration under their existing bilateral agreements and increasing coordination across multiple defense sectors.
During his visit, Al-Haddad also conferred with Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, accentuating the necessity of intensified collaboration between Libya and Turkey. In a ceremonial act, he laid a wreath at the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey, underscoring the significance of their bilateral relations.
This meeting follows an earlier trip by Libya’s Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, to Ankara, where he engaged with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to further discuss and strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. This ongoing dialogue reflects both nations’ commitment to mutual defense cooperation and strategic partnership.
The discussions between the Libyan and Turkish military officials occur against a backdrop of heightened cooperation following political engagements at the diplomatic level. The ties between Libya and Turkey have been notably strengthened in recent years through several agreements aimed at military, economic, and political collaboration, particularly in light of regional security challenges.
In conclusion, Lieutenant General Mohamed Al-Haddad’s visit to Ankara signifies a committed effort to fortify military relations between Libya and Turkey. The discussions with key Turkish military leaders and a symbolic homage at Atatürk’s mausoleum reflect the ongoing collaboration and mutual understanding that both nations seek to enhance following previous high-level diplomatic meetings.
Original Source: libyaobserver.ly
