Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attended a meeting in New York titled "International Support for Peace, Unity and Prosperity in Libya."
Officials from Germany, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia also took part in the meeting, held as part of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Political process in Libya discussed
The meeting addressed the United Nations-led political process in Libya, economic prosperity and security issues. Fidan stressed that Libya’s stability and security are important for the region as a whole.
Fidan said Türkiye would continue to contribute actively to efforts in these areas and also raised his visit to Libya on Aug. 11-12, as well as his meetings in Tripoli and Benghazi.
“One Libya” policy
Fidan said Türkiye continued to support efforts to establish a unified government under its “One Libya” policy. He stressed the importance of international partners engaging in dialogue with all parties and actors in Libya without discrimination.
Fidan called for support for a political process led and owned by Libyans, saying Türkiye was providing capacity-building assistance to unify and strengthen Libya’s economic and security institutions.
Fidan said Türkiye was ready to play a key role in the coming period in areas where Libya needs support, including development and security.