Spokeswoman of the Tunisia Presidency Rashida al-Nayfar confirmed on Tuesday that her country "definitely" rejects its territory to be used, by any foreign party, for interfering in the conflict in Libya.
In a statement to Tunisia's Mosaique FM radio, al-Nayfar said that Tunisia categorically rejects the Turkish interference in Libya, confirming that her country’s stance hasn’t been and never will be changed.
Responding to a question about allowing Turkey to use Tunisian territory in military operations against Libya, al-Nayfar emphasized that “Tunisia cannot let this happen; pointing out that Tunisian President Kais Saied was neutral in his meeting with Turkish President Recep Erdogan during the latter’s recent visit to Tunisia.
She added that Tunisia’s sovereignty on its soil can’t be compromised noting that consultations are still ongoing regarding the possibility of Tunisia's participation in the Berlin Conference on Libya. She also denied any rumors that claim her country’s refusal to participate in this conference.
No date has been set for the conference yet, but there was speculation it would be held this month. The meeting was postponed more than once due to differences between the participating countries; namely the US, Russia, China, Britain, France, Germany, Turkey, Italy, Egypt, and the UAE.
On Wednesday, Erdogan visited Tunisia to discuss cooperation over endeavors to reach a ceasefire in Libya.
The Turkish parliament approved on Thursday the deployment of troops, advisors, and equipment to Libya to assist the GNA, the internationally recognized authority that governs only a small part of the country.
General Haftar, who is running the Libyan National Army (LNA) on behalf of a competing Tobruk-based legislature, threatened to “confront and expel” foreign forces on Friday.
Erdogan announced Sunday, January 5th the start of the deployment of Turkish soldiers in Libya, based on the green light given to him by the Turkish parliament a few days ago.
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