Türkiye’s Top Diplomat Shuttles Between Tripoli and Benghazi, Pushing ‘One Libya’ Unity in New Talks
Türkiye is doubling down on its role as a mediator in Libya, with its foreign minister holding talks in both Tripoli and Benghazi to push for a unified political solution.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan visited both rival Libyan cities this week, reaffirming Ankara’s “One Libya” policy aimed at supporting peace, stability, and prosperity in the North African nation [217523]. The trip, which focused on energy, defense, and the political process, underscores Türkiye’s deepening engagement with the country, where it backs the UN-recognized government in Tripoli and holds significant economic and military interests [216254].
Fidan said Türkiye will continue to act as a mediator and constructive partner in Libya, signaling a continued push to bridge the divide between the eastern and western factions through talks rather than military action [217506][217523]. No new agreements or specific next steps were announced, with the minister’s remarks reaffirming Türkiye’s existing position rather than introducing a fresh initiative [217523][217506].