Turkey and the United States in Consultations about the situation in Washington’s envoy to the North African country said that Libya and the political process with the continuing rift between East and West.
The US ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, said he visited the capital, Ankara, to “consult.” with allies” like Turkey.
“It is a good time to consult with allies like Turkey. These conversations, as with my meetings in Cairo last week will help inform our approach on Norland told Anadolu Agency, “Libya.” in Written interview.
Noting the importance of Turkey role in Norland, Libya, said, “I greatly appreciate my consultations with Turkish counterparts.
Now is a “particularly opportune moment to compare notes,” the US diplomat said, adding that Libya is “internally polarized as it struggles to move Towards the elections, “the war of Russia on Ukraine “has a ripple effect in The region. “
On these effects, Norland said Russia is “unjustified and unjustified.” invasion of Ukraine is a reflection on Widely of Destabilization roleHe played the mercenaries of the Russian Wagner Group in Libya and the coast region.
“They tried to bring down government in Tripoli and intervened in scheduled elections for December 24,” adding that the war in Ukraine was also It has negative economic effects in Libya like rising Food prices.
“It’s not like that clear who He speaks for Russian policy on Libya – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Wagner? “
Norland also He said the United States was aware of Reports that mercenaries are being transferred from Libya to Ukraine to fight for Russia, as well as reports of Moscow’s Attempts to Recruit Foreign Fighters against Kyiv.
formed back in 2014 in Ukraine and owned by businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner Group is extensively involved in Several struggles.
The group made Its presence is more evident in Syria and Libya, where Russia actively participated in The Civil War, the Wagner Group was reportedly used as its agent in The region.
The flow of foreign mercenaries and weapons into the country since the coup d’état General Khalifa Haftar launched his offensive and with Russia and the United Arab Emirates were the putschists of the general’s major suppliers. There are still about 7000 Wagner mercenaries in Libya, according to a statement made by head of Libyan Supreme Council of The state of Khaled Meshri on December 12, 2021.
“if trueThis is an additional escalation in Putin’s unjustified, unjustified and premeditated war on Ukraine and other regions shows how Russians government He withdraws from his destructive and destabilizing book in Syria “.
Russia’s focus should To stop the war you started instead of bringing it on more fighters and more suffer for people of Ukraine,” added The official.
Dabaiba crack – Bashagha
Norland also express concern on Ongoing political quarrel in Libya after its headquarters in Tobruk parliament gave confidence to new government headed by former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha – A move Disputed by current Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dabaiba, who Insists on stay in for him post.
“Our biggest concern about this confrontation is that it has taken the focus off the Libyans,” he added people Really want a parliamentary and presidential elections soon as possible,” He said.
Although both sides pledged avoid using force“There is always risk of clash leading To escalate violence that would be a tragedy for Libyan people warned Norland.
“We urge the parties to negotiate,” he added in Yes resolve This dead end peacefully.”
noting that various Offer partners, including Turkey, to host talks on Matter, that the United Nations special Adviser secretary-generalStephanie Williams offered to facilitate negotiations, and the American envoy expressed the strength of the United States support for such efforts.
The political crisis in Libya has escalated since the postponement of scheduled elections in December planned as part of A peace process to reunite the country after years of Chaos and war in the aftermath of the 2011 NATO-backed uprising.
temporary government of National Unity is installed, supported by Ankara last year to supervise run-up For elections and the reunification of divided state institutions.
When the elections could not take offthe home of representative of The parliament in Eastern based in Tobruk said that government’s term Expired and appointed a new management and set elections for next year.
an appointment for a new It wasn’t the elections set But Dabaiba said plans to conduct elections in Jun.
oil fields
Norland also I touched on possible American initiatives related to the oil fields in Libya currently prevented for political reasons such as global oil supply problems Become more seer
This is “the worst time to stop Libyan oil production,” he said, adding that the Libyans could have benefited from this current high prices and global markets that”need the oil.”
But the political situation is polarized in Libya does not raise risk Competing political forces will try to take control of The envoy warned that the oil revenues.”
He said that this is the reason for the United States with it’s a various Partners, propose a mechanism to “manage oil revenues until an agreement is reached.” on broader political issues. “
According to Norland, their proposed mechanism would only distribute oil revenues.on Salaries, subsidies, oil production and key Imported goods such as food and medicine – it will be done with full transparency and accountability. “
Turkey and the United States in Consultations about the situation in Washington’s envoy to the North African country said that Libya and the political process with the continuing rift between East and West.
The US ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, said he visited the capital, Ankara, to “consult.” with allies” like Turkey.
“It is a good time to consult with allies like Turkey. These conversations, as with my meetings in Cairo last week will help inform our approach on Norland told Anadolu Agency, “Libya.” in Written interview.
Noting the importance of Turkey role in Norland, Libya, said, “I greatly appreciate my consultations with Turkish counterparts.
Now is a “particularly opportune moment to compare notes,” the US diplomat said, adding that Libya is “internally polarized as it struggles to move Towards the elections, “the war of Russia on Ukraine “has a ripple effect in The region. “
On these effects, Norland said Russia is “unjustified and unjustified.” invasion of Ukraine is a reflection on Widely of Destabilization roleHe played the mercenaries of the Russian Wagner Group in Libya and the coast region.
“They tried to bring down government in Tripoli and intervened in scheduled elections for December 24,” adding that the war in Ukraine was also It has negative economic effects in Libya like rising Food prices.
“It’s not like that clear who He speaks for Russian policy on Libya – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Wagner? “
Norland also He said the United States was aware of Reports that mercenaries are being transferred from Libya to Ukraine to fight for Russia, as well as reports of Moscow’s Attempts to Recruit Foreign Fighters against Kyiv.
formed back in 2014 in Ukraine and owned by businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner Group is extensively involved in Several struggles.
The group made Its presence is more evident in Syria and Libya, where Russia actively participated in The Civil War, the Wagner Group was reportedly used as its agent in The region.
The flow of foreign mercenaries and weapons into the country since the coup d’état General Khalifa Haftar launched his offensive and with Russia and the United Arab Emirates were the putschists of the general’s major suppliers. There are still about 7000 Wagner mercenaries in Libya, according to a statement made by head of Libyan Supreme Council of The state of Khaled Meshri on December 12, 2021.
“if trueThis is an additional escalation in Putin’s unjustified, unjustified and premeditated war on Ukraine and other regions shows how Russians government He withdraws from his destructive and destabilizing book in Syria “.
Russia’s focus should To stop the war you started instead of bringing it on more fighters and more suffer for people of Ukraine,” added The official.
Dabaiba crack – Bashagha
Norland also express concern on Ongoing political quarrel in Libya after its headquarters in Tobruk parliament gave confidence to new government headed by former Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha – A move Disputed by current Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dabaiba, who Insists on stay in for him post.
“Our biggest concern about this confrontation is that it has taken the focus off the Libyans,” he added people Really want a parliamentary and presidential elections soon as possible,” He said.
Although both sides pledged avoid using force“There is always risk of clash leading To escalate violence that would be a tragedy for Libyan people warned Norland.
“We urge the parties to negotiate,” he added in Yes resolve This dead end peacefully.”
noting that various Offer partners, including Turkey, to host talks on Matter, that the United Nations special Adviser secretary-generalStephanie Williams offered to facilitate negotiations, and the American envoy expressed the strength of the United States support for such efforts.
The political crisis in Libya has escalated since the postponement of scheduled elections in December planned as part of A peace process to reunite the country after years of Chaos and war in the aftermath of the 2011 NATO-backed uprising.
temporary government of National Unity is installed, supported by Ankara last year to supervise run-up For elections and the reunification of divided state institutions.
When the elections could not take offthe home of representative of The parliament in Eastern based in Tobruk said that government’s term Expired and appointed a new management and set elections for next year.
an appointment for a new It wasn’t the elections set But Dabaiba said plans to conduct elections in Jun.
oil fields
Norland also I touched on possible American initiatives related to the oil fields in Libya currently prevented for political reasons such as global oil supply problems Become more seer
This is “the worst time to stop Libyan oil production,” he said, adding that the Libyans could have benefited from this current high prices and global markets that”need the oil.”
But the political situation is polarized in Libya does not raise risk Competing political forces will try to take control of The envoy warned that the oil revenues.”
He said that this is the reason for the United States with it’s a various Partners, propose a mechanism to “manage oil revenues until an agreement is reached.” on broader political issues. “
According to Norland, their proposed mechanism would only distribute oil revenues.on Salaries, subsidies, oil production and key Imported goods such as food and medicine – it will be done with full transparency and accountability. “