Turkey boosts outreach to Libya's rivals with rare Haftar meeting

Türkiye is increasing engagement with Libya’s rival factions to promote unity and bolster its regional influence, following a rare meeting between intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın and eastern commander Khalifa Haftar. The talks mark Ankara’s first high-level contact with Benghazi in years. Analysts say while Türkiye remains a key backer of Tripoli’s U.N.-recognized government, it is now broadening ties with Haftar to help stabilize the divided nation without alienating either side.