Türkiye voices support for 'brotherly' Libya

By Diyar Guldogan

ANKARA (AA) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu and head of Libya’s High Council of State Khalid Al-Mishri on Tuesday discussed the latest developments and election process in Libya.

Cavusoglu said on Twitter that he hosted al-Mishri in the capital Ankara.

"Evaluated recent developments and the election process in #Libya. Will continue to give our strong support to brotherly Libya & will develop our cooperation in every field," Cavusoglu added.

On Aug. 1, Al-Mishri was reelected head of the High Council of State for a fifth term.

Libya has been plagued by turmoil and divisions since the 2011 ouster of late ruler Muammar Gaddafi.

UN-sponsored talks between Libyan rivals to agree on a constitutional framework for holding the long-awaited elections have been deadlocked.

Libyans are still waiting for elections to take place in hopes that the vote will contribute to ending years of armed conflict in the oil-rich country.