Delegation Of UN Libya Mission, Turkish Officials Meet In Ankara

A delegation of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Turkish officials met on Friday in the capital Ankara, according to Turkey's National Defense Ministry.

According to a written statement by the ministry, the meeting took place upon the request of the 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission (JMC).


"In the meeting; the 5+5 JMC provided information on the Action Plan released in Geneva on Oct. 8, 2021. Further steps to be taken about establishment of peace, stability and security in Libya were also discussed," the statement added.


During the meeting, the historical ties and close relations between Turkey and Libya as well as the importance of continued contributions and efforts towards peace, welfare and stability in Libya were also emphasized.

Libya has been torn by civil war since the ouster of late ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. -