Turkish Ministry of Defense hosts 3 military technical delegations from Libya's east
In a statement published on its Facebook page, the ministry said: "Following the official visit of the Chief of Staff of the Libyan National Army's Ground Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, to our country on April 4, 2025, three military technical teams from eastern Libya visited Turkey between June 15–28, 2025.'
The ministry explained that the Libyan military delegations toured various headquarters, units, and educational institutions under its authority, expressing hope that these visits would contribute to strengthening bilateral relations between the two sides.
It reaffirmed its commitment to continuing support for Libya and cooperating with all Libyan parties, in line with its stance and overarching goal of preserving Libya's unity. It also noted that the Turkish Armed Forces continue to carry out their training and advisory missions in Libya successfully.
Saddam Haftar visited Turkey on April 4th at the official invitation of Ankara, where he met with the Chief of Staff of the Turkish Ground Forces Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, Defense Minister Yaşar Güler, and several military officials.
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