Libyan Deputy Defense Minister Salahaddin Abdullah an-Namruş, Chief of General Staff Muhammad al-Sharif, Commander of the Libyan Naval Forces Abdulhakim Abuhalia, Turkey’s Ambassador to Tripoli Serhat Aksen and other officials welcomed the Turkish delegation. Following the ceremony, Akar and Güler went to the Defense Security Cooperation and Training Assistance Advisory Command, which was created within the scope of the bilateral agreement. The two met with members of the Turkish and Libyan militaries, including Osama al-Juwaili, commander of Operation Peace Storm. Akar reiterated Turkey's support for Libyan people to ensure they live "comfortably, happier and more confidently." “Our defense minister is there now and with the work he is getting done in Libya, we want to make sure that we follow the process closely,” Erdoğan told reporters.

Source: Libya Today July 03, 2020 13:27 UTC