Turkey says 'you will hear very good news' on Libya east-west reunification
Turkey says 'you will hear very good news' on Libya east-west reunification Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said the time had come to reunify Libya's rival eastern and western administrations, hinting at an announcement on the issue in the near future. Turkey strongly backed the UN-recognised government in Tripoli during Libya's years of conflict, but ties with authorities in eastern…
Turkey anticipates delivering upbeat news regarding the reunification of Libya's eastern and western administrations, according to Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. The Turkish official disclosed the possibility of an announcement in the near future, emphasizing that the conditions for unification are now favorable. Fidan highlighted that both sides possess military structures that must be consolidated under a singular national army.
He made these remarks after convening with representatives from Europe and regional nations in Istanbul, including representatives from Egypt.
The reunification process has seen progress, as evidenced by the Eastern Libyan parliament's recent approval of a maritime demarcation agreement with Turkey, which had previously been rejected. However, the agreement has faced criticism from the European Union, Italy, and Greece, as well as objections from Egypt over territorial concerns in the Mediterranean.
Despite these challenges, Fidan expressed confidence in Turkey's position, stating, "Turkey, Italy, and Egypt can come together to discuss Egypt's concerns and Libya's concerns."
Recent developments include a Turkish Defense Minister's announcement of an agreement with Egypt concerning the delimitation of maritime jurisdiction areas.
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