ISTANBUL

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Libya’s Government of National Unity Premier Abdul Hamid on Friday discussed bilateral relations between the two nations, as well as regional issues.

In a phone call, Erdogan told Dbeibeh that Ankara is "closely following" developments in Libya and "will continue to do its part to ensure security and stability," according to Türkiye’s Communications Directorate.

Stressing the importance of cooperation between the two countries in various fields, particularly energy, the Turkish president said that the two countries will continue their joint efforts to protect their rights and interests in the Eastern Mediterranean.