Leaders of Turkey, Italy, and Libya Meet to Discuss Mediterranean Migration and Strengthen Cooperation
Migrants on a fiberglass boat wait to be assisted by NGO Open Arms rescue boat “Astral” in international waters south of Lampedusa, in the Mediterranean Sea, July 24, 2025. REUTERS/Ana Beltran/File Photo
The migration route from Libya across the Mediterranean, which has been used by thousands attempting to reach Europe, was a key topic during a meeting on Friday between the leaders of Turkey, Italy, and Libya in Istanbul, according to Turkey’s presidency.
President Tayyip Erdogan hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah to address migration issues and explore potential areas of cooperation.
