For France, the problem is not just hydrocarbons. There is a logistics master plan that will enable Misrata to become central africa's gateway to the world. Historically, Misrata is an Ottoman commercial city, and culturally/ethnically, it still maintains strong ties with Turkiye. Today, it is the country's most important maritime trade city. The master plan you see below was supported not only by the Tripoli and Misrata aşirets, but also by the UK politically. It seems that this plan is now under the protection of Turkiye.
When this project is realized, Libya will become a driving factor not only in its own resources but also in the trade of neighboring/regional countries. Therefore, the stabilization of the region poses a problem for the countries that fall outside of this plan.
One of the most important issues showing that this project is supported by Turkiye is the situation of the Misrata port and Turkiye's investments and settlement in this region. The fact that Turkiye has not announced that it has established a Turkish naval base in the old port does not mean that it does not exist. There are not only ports but also projects in terms of maritime trade security, and the current OPV project is also related to Libya in a way.
It is 100% compatible with Turkish interests that Libya strengthens, freely and resolutely increases its importance in the geopolitics of the Mediterranean and is able to protect its rights against European forces. The Turkish people are supporters of the Libyan people and raising them to this position will be a concerted effort in terms of our socio-cultural and historical responsibility.
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We move from the exploited Africa to the -equal Africa- age. This will also provide to emerge the "century of Africa". All the factors that do not want Africa to reach this power, especially France, have a similar attitude towards Turkiye. Therefore, it is important to keep our ties with Africa based on common interests strong, in order to be able to fight this struggle together and not leave any of our brothers behind.