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Libya Claim Puts Italy and Turkey in the Spotlight
A commentary says remarks attributed to Donald Trump could point to a Turkish gain in Libya after an alleged Italian policy shift. Turkey has longstanding ties and influence, but no verified agreement or transfer shows it is taking Italy's place. Energy disruption and a nationwide teachers' strike reveal pressure at home.
Israel Monitors Turkey-Libya Maritime Corridor
Israeli security reporting has focused on the possible effects of the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement on shipping and planned energy links. The dispute remains unresolved: Ankara relies on the 2019 memoranda, while Greece rejects the maritime arrangement.
Ankara brings Libya's rival legislative leaders into talks
Aguila Saleh and Mohammed Takala met in Ankara and agreed to restart the 6+6 Committee. A separate UN-backed process is also moving forward, but disputes over election laws and institutional authority remain unresolved.
MÜSİAD Libya Seeks Business Partners at Istanbul Expo
At the 23-26 September Istanbul expo, MÜSİAD Libya is meeting Turkish and international firms to present opportunities in Libya and seek partners and suppliers. The event offers access to potential contacts, but no MÜSİAD Libya agreements have been independently confirmed.
Türkiye pushes for unified Libyan government at UN meeting
Türkiye is stepping up its push for a unified government in Libya. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged world leaders in New York to back an inclusive, Libyan-led political process.
Erdogan draws red line on Libya deals that threaten Turkish interests
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Türkiye will reject any Libya settlement that undermines its interests. Ankara is stepping up energy and defence cooperation with Tripoli and wants a central role in Libya's future.
Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece press for legal clarity on Eastern Mediterranean maritime borders
Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece have restated their demand that all maritime agreements in the Eastern Mediterranean follow UNCLOS and international law. The leaders also urged the removal of foreign forces from Libya and called for quicker progress on shared energy projects.
Turkish intelligence chief brokers rare Libya unity talks in Ankara
In a pivotal Ankara meeting, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin brought together Libya's rival parliamentary leaders for direct talks on unifying Libya's fractured institutions and advancing stalled elections, signaling a potential shift in the country's deadlocked political landscape.
Turkey courts Haftar as Libya power balance shifts toward pragmatic deals
Turkey is now engaging directly with Khalifa Haftar after years of backing his rivals, seeking to entrench its interests in both eastern and western Libya as Washington pushes for a unified government. The move signals a new phase of competitive diplomacy and economic positioning.