Turkish Navy trains Libyan cadets in coastal Libyan city Al Khums

ISTANBUL

Türkiye provided naval training to cadets from the Libyan Naval Academy as part of ongoing cooperation between the two countries, the National Turkish Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

In a post shared on US social media company X, the ministry said naval frigate TCG Orucreis, deployed with the Turkish Maritime Task Group, conducted port-based and at-sea training programs under the coordination of the Joint Training Center Command in the coastal Libyan city of Al Khums.

The program, held on Dec. 4-6, included practical seamanship drills and onboard instruction aimed at enhancing the operational skills of the Libyan cadets.

A ceremony was held at the conclusion of the training to present certificates to the participating students.