Turkey signs a military agreement with Libya’s GNA

Turkey’s defense minister and military chief signed a military agreement with the battalions fighting on behalf of the Government of National Accord (GNA) which controls Tripoli on Friday to ensure Ankara’s interests in Libya, sources confirmed.

The sources said that the military agreement guarantees protection of Turkey’s interests in Libya and allows for Ankara’s direct intervention in the country.

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and Chief of General Staff Yasar Guler discussed “military and security cooperation” with the head of the Government of National Accord Fayez al-Sarraj and military officials, the GNA said in a statement.

The newly signed deal also includes the establishment of a Turkish military force and base in Libya, the sources added.

Ismaeel Naar

Source:alarabiya.net