Turkey expands Libya influence as Fidan meets Haftar amid US-backed reunification push - analysis
Ankara’s access to rival Libyan authorities could strengthen its disputed maritime claims and reshape regional energy planning.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Libyan Army leader Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi on August 12, marking the first such visit by a Turkish diplomat in eastern Libya in over a decade. This diplomatic move, driven by the US-backed push for the reunification of Libya, has drawn attention from Israeli officials and Turkish pro-government commentators alike. The visit reflects Ankara's growing influence in the region and could weaken Egypt's strategic interests in Libya.
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