Erdogan to Host Separate Talks with Italy’s Meloni and Libya’s Dbeibah in Istanbul

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to hold separate bilateral meetings with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibah in Istanbul today, according to an official statement released by the Turkish Presidency.

The meetings come at a time of growing geopolitical shifts in the Mediterranean region, with Türkiye playing an increasingly pivotal role in regional diplomacy, energy cooperation, and security matters.

While the presidency did not disclose the specific agenda, political observers anticipate that discussions with Prime Minister Meloni will center on migration management, defense cooperation, and energy security, key issues that have seen strengthened engagement between Ankara and Rome in recent years.

The meeting with Prime Minister Dbeibah is expected to focus on the Libyan peace process, bilateral investment opportunities, and Türkiye’s continued support for Libya’s infrastructure and reconstruction projects.

The diplomatic engagements underscore Erdogan’s ongoing efforts to position Türkiye as a central mediator and strategic player in both European and North African affairs.

Further details of the meetings and any joint statements or agreements are expected to be released following the conclusion of the talks later today.