Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Libyan Presidential Council Chairman Mohammad al-Manfi on Wednesday to formally express his condolences over the fatal plane crash near Ankara. Assurance of ongoing supportIn the conversation, President Erdogan emphasized the strength of bilateral ties between the two nations. He described relations as "extremely strong" and assured Libyan authorities that Türkiye would "continue to provide all necessary support." He noted that recovery operations at the crash site were proceeding without interruption despite challenging conditions. Turkish disaster management agency AFAD established a mobile coordination center at the site, with search efforts continuing through heavy rain and fog to support the ongoing investigation.

Source: Libya Today December 25, 2025 07:19 UTC