By Ebi Kesiena
Ministers from Libya and Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism have signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance collaboration in the tourism and culture sectors.
The initial memorandums, signed in accordance with applicable regulations and laws, aim to strengthen cooperation in tourism and culture fields within both countries.
The signing ceremony, held at the Atatürk Cultural Center on Friday was attended by Libyan Ambassador to Turkey Mustafa Al-Qulaib, Libyan Consul General in Istanbul Salahaddin Al-Kashef, and Libyan Deputy Minister of Tourism Hanan Al-Hasi.
Speaking during the ceremony, the minister emphasize cultural exchange through visits between experts, writers, and artists, as well as the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and skills within both countries.
Additionally, the agreement focuses on publishing books and capacity building to improve the qualifications of cultural and artistic workers in both countries through various programs such as training sessions, workshops, and participation in book fairs, seminars, conferences, and literary festivals.
Relationship between Libya and Turkey
The relationship between Libya and Turkey has historically been based on mutual interests. Geopolitical factors appear to have provided the main initiative for this partnership. The first strategic relationship between both countries happened in 1974 when Turkish military forces launched a military operation in Cyprus as a guarantor state to stop the massacre of the Turkish population of the island, carried out by the junta under the command of Nikos Sampson.
