Saddam Haftar Meets Turkish Intelligence Chief in Benghazi Amid Regional Efforts on Libya.

BENGHAZI – Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces in Eastern and Southern regions, received Ibrahim Kalin, Head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT), and his accompanying delegation at the General Command headquarters in Benghazi.

The visit comes shortly after the visit of Egypt’s intelligence chief to Libya, reflecting renewed engagement by key regional actors with Libyan stakeholders. Alongside Egypt, Türkiye remains one of the most influential external players in Libya’s political landscape, with a significant role in political, security, and economic affairs.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation in various fields. They also reviewed the latest developments in Libya and ongoing political efforts aimed at unifying state institutions, stressing the importance of advancing these efforts to achieve long-term stability and regional security.