Libyan officials meet with Turkey to address stalled contracts

Libyan officials travelled to Ankara to address the settlement of contracts signed before 2011 with Turkey, as well as evaluating recent contracts signed in 2024 and 2025 according to the Moroccan government-friendly outlet North Africa Post on September 22^nd.

Respective officials also discussed revitalising stalled development initiatives in Libya, facilitating enhanced bilateral relations and efforts in the future which builds on already strong foundations between the two countries.

The meeting was aimed at deepening the strategic cooperation between Turkey and Libya, helping to stimulate economic momentum that has grown in recent months, particularly in Libya. As of August 2025, the International Monetary Fund projects Libya’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 17.3 percent.

Specific cooperation in key sectors such as infrastructure, trade and industry was at the forefront of discussions, which were attended by high-level representatives including Libya’s Minister of Transportation Mohammed Al-Shahoubi, and Turkey’s Minister of Trade Omer Bolat.

Strong relations between Turkey and Libya has recently been demonstrated through the aviation sector, with Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines resuming flights to major Libyan city Misrata after a ten-year hiatus. Both countries believe the resumption will yield tangible commercial and economic progress through an increase in tourism and employment.

Turkey also holds a unique position within Libyan diplomatic relations due to their amicable relationship with the Tripoli-based UN-supported Government of National Unity and the eastern Libyan Government of National Stability affiliated with Commander Khalifa Haftar.

A Turkish delegation recently visited the eastern administration in August, arriving at Benghazi port to discuss enhanced military and naval cooperation, alongside contributing to Libyan infrastructure and development initiatives for both eastern and western Libya.

Trade between the two nations continues to grow, with a 31% increase recorded in the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, highlighting the importance of their relationship for Libya’s economic growth and stability during a divisive period.