The Turkish capital today hosted high-level military deliberations between the Turkish Minister of National Defense, Yaşar Güler, and the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense for Libya’s Government of National Unity, Abdulsalam Al-Zoubi. Held at the Ministry of National Defense headquarters, this summit transcended mere diplomatic protocol, serving instead as a comprehensive evaluative platform for the multifaceted defense cooperation currently in place. The two officials reviewed the milestones achieved under existing security and military agreements, while actively exploring new mechanisms to modernize these frameworks. The objective is to ensure that bilateral coordination remains agile enough to meet the evolving demands of the regional security landscape, while establishing a robust roadmap for institutionalized military synergy in the coming phase.
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Central to the deliberations was a profound focus on human capital development and the modernization of military training systems—viewed by both parties as the indispensable foundation for Libya’s defense sector reform. The discussions moved beyond standard operational drills to encompass sophisticated, specialized qualification programs in strategic military administration, operational planning, and advanced logistics management. There was a particular emphasis on the transfer of technical expertise in military technology and systems maintenance. The Libyan delegation signaled a deep interest in leveraging the extensive Turkish experience in leadership preparation and the modernization of academic curricula. Both ministers affirmed that sustained investment in personnel, equipped with cutting-edge military knowledge and technical skills, remains the only viable path toward building a professional national military institution capable of safeguarding state assets with discipline and efficiency.
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Furthermore, the meeting addressed the imperative of deepening direct institutional coordination and the exchange of administrative expertise between the two ministries. There was a clear consensus on the necessity of establishing permanent communication channels between technical departments to ensure the rapid execution of joint projects and precise field coordination. This partnership was contextualized within a broader strategic framework; both parties reiterated that a stable and capable Libyan military serves as a fundamental pillar for collective security in the Mediterranean and North Africa. They emphasized that all cooperation is strictly governed by the principle of national sovereignty and mutual respect. The talks concluded with a joint pledge to maintain a rigorous and continuous consultative process, aiming to translate these technical understandings into tangible executive programs that reflect the maturity of the Libya-Turkey partnership and its long-term vision for regional stability.