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Erdogan Signals Libya ‘Agreement’ With U.S. After Trump Call

Published 08/06/2020, 21:13
Updated 08/06/2020, 21:45
© Bloomberg. Recep Tayyip Erdogan Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

© Bloomberg. Recep Tayyip Erdogan Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

(Bloomberg) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said a deal with the U.S. over Libya was likely after his phone call with Donald Trump on Monday.

The two countries have reached “some agreements” that might open a “new era” in the war torn country, Erdogan said in an interview with state broadcaster TRT.

The Turkish leader spoke shortly after a phone call with the U.S. president, indicating growing overlap in Libya policies with his key NATO partner. Turkey is supporting Libya’s internationally-recognized government in Tripoli against Kremlin-backed eastern strongman Khalifa Haftar, who also gets assistance from the UAE and Egypt.

Below are highlights from Erdogan’s interview with TRT:

  • Speaking on advance of UN-backed government forces into areas once held by Haftar, Erdogan said the objective was to take over Sirte and surrounding areas rich in oil
  • Haftar might soon be deposed and left out of the “process”
  • The Turkish president will speak with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss the path ahead; Russia maintains 19 military planes and Pantsir defense systems in Libya

©2020 Bloomberg L.P.

© Bloomberg. Recep Tayyip Erdogan Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg

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