Victory in Libya of pro-Turkish forces promises instability to Egypt - expert

Pro-Turkish forces in Libya rely on Islamists, says Mikhail Balbus, an expert at the Institute of Globalization and Social Movements on the problems of the Middle East. He stated this on June 23 to a news agency correspondent, commenting on Egypt's possible intervention in the situation in Libya. The victory of the pro-Turkish government in Libya means an increase in the Turkish military presence in this country. In the future, the appearance of permanent military bases. This means pressure on Egypt's position in the eastern Mediterranean. The latter is now becoming a field of conflict over current and promising oil and gas production, Balbus said. In addition to the above, pro-Turkish forces from the PNS (Government of National Accord approx. News Agency) rely on Islamists (both local and imported from Syria). As Balbus explained, the victory of such forces promises instability in Egypt itself. Recall, as the news agency reported, earlier the official representative of the UN Secretary General Stefan Dujarric said that the last thing Libya needs is outside intervention.