Libya Peace Efforts: Key Insights from Saddam Hafter’s Visit
**On April 4, 2025, Turkey’s Minister of National Defense, Yaşar Güler, extended a warm welcome to Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Hafter, the esteemed Commander of the Libyan National Army Ground Forces**. This visit, orchestrated at the invitation of Chief of General Staff General Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu, underscores the growing diplomatic ties between Turkey and Libya. According to ministry sources, both nations share profound historical and cultural connections that have strengthened over time.
During his visit, General Hafter was reminded of the critical support Turkey provided to the Libyan Government of National Accord back in 2020. This assistance played a pivotal role in establishing a balance on the battlefield, leading to a ceasefire and the initiation of a political process aimed at restoring peace. As expressed by the Turkish defense minister, the ultimate aspiration is for the Libyan people to achieve a state of unity, solidarity, peace, and stability. With the anniversary of the brotherly conflict that erupted on April 4, 2018, this meeting symbolizes a crucial opportunity to take strategic steps towards resolving the ongoing hostilities and striving for a ‘United and Singular Libya.’
