Turkey joins Italy by reopening their Embassy in Tripoli, Libya in efforts to help bring stability to the divided country. How many other countries will follow in trying to form a stable government, plus get a sweet oil deal – PB/TK
Turkey reopens embassy in Libya, vows to support unity efforts January 30, 2017
ANKARA (Reuters) – Turkey reopened its embassy in Libya on Monday, 2-1/2 years after closing it due to lack of security, becoming the second country to reopen its diplomatic mission in the divided country.
Turkey shut the embassy in Tripoli in 2014 as rival factions fought for control after the overthrow of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi. Italy became the first country to reopen its embassy in Tripoli earlier this month.
“The reopening of the embassy will allow Turkey to make stronger contributions to efforts to build peace and stability, as well as reconstruction in Libya,” the Turkish foreign ministry said in a statement.
The road where the embassy is located close to Tripoli’s seafront was closed on Monday, and there was a heavy security presence. The Turkish embassy is about 600 meters from the Italian embassy.
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