Turkish President Reaffirms Libya Agreement and Stability After Cabinet Meeting

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Complex that lasted three hours on October 26, 2026. He then delivered statements covering domestic politics, the economy, security, and foreign policy.

Erdogan opened by offering condolences for three miners killed in a gas explosion at a private coal mine in Zonguldak on Friday. He also expressed sympathy for the family of Lieutenant Colonel Sayit Gokgoz, who died in a military vehicle accident in Ankara.

“Turkey has not been left to the streets, nor will it be delivered to the streets.”

The president stressed that Turkey would continue on a path of stability and development despite rising regional instability and new tension zones. He said citizens of all views, origins, and sects must protect peace and stability with the same care as the government.

On press freedom, Erdogan stated that different opinions may be expressed as long as they do not contain insults, lies, or disinformation. He warned that Turkey would not allow operations against itself and said the country had not been left to the streets.

Regarding Libya, Erdogan highlighted the 2019 maritime boundaries agreement with the Government of National Accord. He noted that Libya's House of Representatives approved the deal by unanimous vote last week and described it as a guarantee of legitimate rights in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Erdogan said Turkey pursues friendly and respectful relations with nearly every country and is prioritizing new partnerships with states where ties had long been restricted. He added that the government focuses on building the future rather than merely getting through the day.