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Bilal Erdoğan’s visit to Lebanon, which included Beirut and Tripoli as well as a programme in Akkar, is part of a Turkish effort to expand its presence in the country through the economy, education, social ties and defence cooperation. It coincided with the approval of a military cooperation agreement that includes support worth 100 million Turkish lira—about $3 million—over five years. Meanwhile, reports not officially confirmed suggested that Ankara was ready to facilitate communication between Beirut and Tehran and help ease tensions among Lebanon’s political forces. But whether this outreach develops into influence or actual mediation will depend on agreements and commitments that can be implemented, and on the acceptance of the parties concerned.
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