On 14 December, the Turkish Presidency formally submitted a motion to Parliament for a 24-month extension of Turkish troops’ deployment in Libya.
The motion noted that ‘The continued inability to hold elections in Libya has prolonged political uncertainty and governance problems, putting at risk the calm achieved on the ground.’ It said that given the deep-rooted historical, political and economic ties between Turkey and Libya, the continuation of the cease-fire and political dialogue process in Libya, and the establishment of peace and stability as a result of that process, are of great importance for Turkey.
The parliamentary motion emphasized that, within this framework, Turkey continues to provide training and advisory support contributing to Libya’s security under the Security and Military Cooperation MoU signed with Libya, and that Turkey actively contributes to maintaining stability and calm on the ground.