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.