Libyan ceasefire includes agenda as Turkish President makes unannounced trip to Tunisia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made an unannounced trip to Tunisia on Wednesday as regional tensions continue to escalate over the ongoing crisis in Libya. 

MEMO reports that Erdogan’s office confirmed that he was accompanied to Tunisia by his foreign and defence ministers, as well as his intelligence chief.

“At a press conference following talks with his Tunisian counterpart, Erdogan said they had discussed possible steps and cooperation to establish a ceasefire in Libya”, the report says.

He said that he believed Tunisia would have “valuable and constructive” contributions to establishing stability in Libya, and added that a ceasefire must be established as soon as possible.

Erdogan’s visit marks the first by a head of state since the election of President Kais Saied in October. 

Turkey is at odds with Saudi Arabia, Russia and Egypt, which support a rival eastern-based Libyan government backed by general-turned-warlord Khalifa Haftar. His National Libyan Army has warned against Turkish interventions, saying it further destabilizes the country.

Via MEMO / DW

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