The Libyan file occupies importance in the context of interaction between the two countries, and it was one of the major controversial points as it reached the level of threats of military confrontations. Experts believe that coordination between the two countries contributes to bringing viewpoints closer between the Libyan local parties, and is also reflected in the international system, based on what Egypt represents with its weight. Regional and international as a neighboring country, and the influence Turkey represents through its presence in western Libya. According to experts, the initial consensus between the two countries is not to harm the interests of either country and national security, provided that work is done to enhance dialogue and discussion in order to hold presidential and parliamentary elections. And then unify the military and security institutions in the West and East. The current visit is the first official visit at the presidential level in 11 years, as Erdogan’s last visit was when he was Prime Minister in November 2012, while the last visit to Egypt was on This level was met by former President Abdullah Gul in February 2013. Turkey supports the government in western Libya, as well as the Supreme Council of State, which has a majority of Islamic movements and the Muslim Brotherhood, and which represents the second body alongside the Libyan Parliament, in all agreements regarding electoral laws. And the transitional stages. Regarding the possibility of agreement between the two countries on similar visions that would move the Libyan file forward, the former Assistant Foreign Minister, Ambassador Ezzat Saad, said that there is consensus and a common interest between the two countries in order to restore stability in Libya, which does not mean identical views between the two countries. He added in his conversation with “Sputnik” that the announcement during the visit of coordination for stability in the region, including the Libyan file, demonstrates the desire of the two countries to support stability. He explained that the relations between the two countries have been promoted to a stage described as strategic, which means activating the dialogue between the two countries. The two countries in a transparent manner, and discuss controversial and thorny issues. He believes that one of the most important obstacles in Libya is represented by the international roles involved in the Libyan scene, which means that consensus between Egypt and Turkey requires coordination with the parties involved there. He pointed out that the possibility of coordination between Turkey, Egypt and Russia regarding... The path of settlement in Libya is the closest and most effective in terms of effectiveness, given the rapprochement and possibility of understanding, away from the position of Western countries with different visions on the Libyan file. Despite the rapprochement between the two countries and the normalization of relations at the highest level, some points in the Libyan file remain thorny, including the presence of mercenaries, Turkey says they are experts who arrived there at the request of the Libyan government, while Egypt has repeatedly stressed the need for them to leave for the sake of stability and to work on electing Libyan institutions to end the transitional stages. In the context, Muhammad Al-Sallak, the former spokesman for the Libyan Presidential Council, said that coordination between the two countries entails It is of great importance, based on their strategic and political status and regional influence. He added in his interview with “Sputnik” that this coordination represents a strategic breakthrough if the meeting is built on and invested in a positive way. He believes that Egyptian-Turkish cooperation in the Libyan situation is achieving progress, especially in light of Internal complexities and interactions and the relationship of local parties with the two countries, which reflects positively on progress towards working on the existence of elected governance institutions.He pointed out that “despite the common issues and interests, some important pillars for Egypt are the process of withdrawing mercenaries, a step in which Libya did not take any step, in light of the Turkish side’s insistence on the presence of these forces under the name of experts.” According to Al-Sallak, the memorandums of understanding between Turkey and the Libyan governments in the West did not publish it publicly, in light of reservations and concerns about what the agreement or memorandums of understanding entail, which requires Turkey’s seriousness and good faith in cooperating with Cairo in the context of seeking security and stability in the region. Meanwhile, Muhammad Moazib, a member of the Supreme Council of State, said In Libya, Egypt has major interests in Libya, including security interests, such as securing the western borders, labor force flows in Libya, and contracts with Egyptian companies. On the other hand, Turkey also has important interests such as strengthening the maritime agreement and contracts, especially in the field of construction. He added. In his conversation with “Sputnik,” the two countries have economic and security goals, and they must coordinate politically to support stability in Libya. The Libyan parties have been working during multiple meetings, during the recent period, to enhance dialogue and discussion to reach consensus regarding holding parliamentary and presidential elections. He explained that “ Both countries have weight in the international community, with what Egypt represents to the east and what Turkey represents to the west, which means their influence in the international community in favor of the Libyan cause. He believes that common interests have come to define the relationship between countries, even in the absence of common borders, which is what brings them together. Egypt and Turkey in the Libyan scene. In November 2023, the Turkish Parliament approved the presidential memorandum regarding extending the mission of the Turkish army in Libya for an additional 24 months. On November 24, 2023, the Turkish Presidency transmitted a memorandum to the Presidency of Parliament to extend the missions of the Turkish forces in Libya for an additional 24 months, starting from 2 January 2024 and ends in January 2026. The Anadolu Agency explained that the memorandum was signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and stated: “The goal of sending Turkish forces is to protect national interests within the framework of international law, and to take all necessary precautions against the security risks caused by them.” Illegal armed groups in Libya.” Turkey sent its forces to Libya on January 2, 2020, and its duties were extended on June 21, 2021 for 18 months. The memorandum called on Parliament to ratify the extension of the missions of Turkish forces in Libya for 24 months, starting from January 2, 2024.He explained that “both countries have weight in the international community, with what Egypt represents to the east and what Turkey represents to the west, which means their influence in the international community in favor of the Libyan cause.” He believes that common interests have come to define the relationship between countries, even in the absence of common borders, which is This brings together Egypt and Turkey in the Libyan scene. In November 2023, the Turkish Parliament approved the presidential memorandum regarding extending the mission of the Turkish army in Libya for an additional 24 months. On November 24, 2023, the Turkish Presidency transmitted a memorandum to the Presidency of Parliament to extend the missions of the Turkish forces in Libya for an additional 24 months. Starting from January 2, 2024 and ending in January 2026. The Anadolu Agency explained that the memorandum was signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and stated: “The goal of sending Turkish forces is to protect national interests within the framework of international law, and to take all necessary precautions against risks.” security forces caused by illegal armed groups in Libya.” Turkey sent its forces to Libya on January 2, 2020, and its duties were extended on June 21, 2021 for 18 months. The memorandum called on Parliament to ratify the extension of the missions of Turkish forces in Libya for 24 months, starting from January 2, 2024.He explained that “both countries have weight in the international community, with what Egypt represents to the east and what Turkey represents to the west, which means their influence in the international community in favor of the Libyan cause.” He believes that common interests have come to define the relationship between countries, even in the absence of common borders, which is This brings together Egypt and Turkey in the Libyan scene. In November 2023, the Turkish Parliament approved the presidential memorandum regarding extending the mission of the Turkish army in Libya for an additional 24 months. On November 24, 2023, the Turkish Presidency transmitted a memorandum to the Presidency of Parliament to extend the missions of the Turkish forces in Libya for an additional 24 months. Starting from January 2, 2024 and ending in January 2026. The Anadolu Agency explained that the memorandum was signed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and stated: “The goal of sending Turkish forces is to protect national interests within the framework of international law, and to take all necessary precautions against risks.” security forces caused by illegal armed groups in Libya.” Turkey sent its forces to Libya on January 2, 2020, and its duties were extended on June 21, 2021 for 18 months. The memorandum called on Parliament to ratify the extension of the missions of Turkish forces in Libya for 24 months, starting from January 2, 2024.
Will the Egyptian-Turkish consensus push for elections to be held in Libya?
2024-02-15T17:19:44.676Z
Highlights: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi many regional files, especially the Libyan file. The initial consensus between the two countries is not to harm the interests of either country and national security, experts say. Despite the rapprochement between the countries and the normalization of relations at the highest level, some points remain thorny, including the presence of mercenaries, they say. The current visit is the first official visit at the presidential level in 11 years, as Erdogan’s last visit was in November 2012.
During his important visit to Cairo yesterday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi many regional files, especially the Libyan file.
Source: sputnik