ANKARA
Turkish Foreign Ministry praised Sunday Libya's first nation-wide election in nearly fifty years, saying it was conducted in a democratic environment with a relatively high turnout.
"Turkey welcomes the election for Libya's National Congress on July 7 which was conducted with a high turnout in democratic environment. We wish the results of the election will be beneficial for the people of friend and brother Libya," the Turkish MFA said in a statement.
The statement said international observers affirmed that elections were held properly in line with election rules, adding that Turkey congratulated Libyan people over the successful voting process.