ISTANBUL, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Türkiye, Italy, and Libya held a trilateral summit in Istanbul on Friday to address regional challenges and enhance cooperation on key issues, including irregular migration and Mediterranean security.
According to a statement from the Turkish Presidency's Directorate of Communications, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah met behind closed doors at the Dolmabahce Presidential Working Office.
During the summit, Erdogan highlighted the importance of trilateral efforts in addressing the challenges facing the Mediterranean region, stressing that tackling the root causes of irregular migration requires long-term, sustainable solutions.
Erdogan also drew attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for a ceasefire and the swift delivery of humanitarian aid to the enclave.
According to the directorate, the leaders agreed to reconvene following the cooperation committees' assessment of the decisions taken.
Meanwhile, Meloni announced on her social media account X that the three leaders discussed a range of action plans to combat international human trafficking networks, improve the prevention of irregular migration, and support Libya in managing the migratory pressure it faces.
"I also reaffirmed Italy's commitment to the stability, unity, and independence of Libya, and to supporting a political process -- led by Libyans and facilitated by the United Nations -- that leads to elections," she said. Enditem
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