Turkish foreign minister to visit Libya amid energy and defense talks

Turkey’s top diplomat will travel to Libya for official talks this week, with energy, defense, and the country’s political process high on the agenda. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is expected to hold meetings in both Tripoli and Benghazi, according to a statement from his office. The talks will focus on Türkiye-Libya bilateral ties, the ongoing political process in Libya, and cooperation in energy and defense. Regional developments are also set to be discussed. The visit underscores Ankara’s deepening engagement with Libya, where Turkey has backed the UN-recognized government in Tripoli and holds significant economic and military interests.