Presidents Erdogan and Trump discuss bilateral ties, regional developments, and trade target of $100 billion, during a phone call.
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Turkish President Erdogan and US President Trump have agreed to work more closely on Libya to ensure lasting stability in the North African country, during a phone call.
“Erdogan and Trump agreed upon closer efforts between two allies, to ensure the trade target of $100 billion is reached and permanent stability is assured in Libya,” the Turkish presidency said on Tuesday in a statement.
Erdogan and the US president “agreed to cooperate more closely, as allies, … to promote lasting stability in Libya,” it said.
Turkey supports the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA) in Libya, which is fighting against warlord Khalifa Haftar-led Libyan National Army (LNA).
The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, France and Russia back LNA.
“President Trump and President Erdogan discussed positive trade issues between the United States and Turkey and underscored our belief in the need for a negotiated settlement of regional issues,” said White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere on Twitter.
Ankara has previously said the United States needs to play a more active role in Libya.
