Libyan government to exclude Turkish firms from contracts

[WorldNews]

Libya's internationally recognized government has said it will end all contracts with companies from Turkey, a country it has accused of supporting a rival administration. The government of Prime Minister Abdullah al-Thinni did not spell out its reasons for the decision, posted on a cabinet website late on Sunday. A Turkish official said the government was evaluating the situation in the north African oil producer, where Turkish businesses have traditionally had a strong presence. "The council of ministers ... decided to review all contracts with foreign companies in all areas and exclude Turkish firms from operating in Libya," the cabinet statement said.

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