Türkiye's intelligence chief holds security talks with Libyan officials

Turkish National Intelligence Organization chief Ibrahim Kalin met with senior Libyan defense and security officials in Ankara on Tuesday to discuss bilateral cooperation and ongoing efforts to preserve stability in the North African country, according to Turkish security sources. The meetings focused on recent developments in Libya and steps to advance Ankara-Tripoli relations.

Libyan officials commend Türkiye’s role

In the Turkish capital, Kalin held talks with Libya’s Government of National Unity acting Defense Minister Abdusselam Zubi and Ibrahim Dibeybe, who serves as national security adviser to Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dibeybe. Zubi and Dibeybe expressed appreciation for what they described as Türkiye’s “effective and constructive role” in supporting the North African nation’s peace process.

Kalin reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to supporting peace and stability in Libya, stressing that Türkiye would continue its strong backing for efforts to unite the country’s eastern and western administrations “under a single Libyan framework.” He also emphasized that Ankara would maintain cooperation with the Government of National Unity on security and development initiatives.

Cooperation on terrorism and migration

The intelligence chief also held a separate meeting with Libyan Interior Minister Imad al-Trabulsi to discuss additional measures for strengthening security and combating terrorism. Al-Trabulsi expressed satisfaction with Türkiye’s support for the unity government, while Kalin said Ankara would continue close cooperation with Libya on countering human trafficking and irregular migration.