Turkish fm says new Libya should be democratic, free and united

ADDIS ABABA (A.A) - August 22, 2011 - Turkey's foreign minister said on Monday that Libya should become a democratic, free and united country in line with the demands of its citizens in the coming term.
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, appearing at a press conference with his Ethiopian counterpart Hailemariam Desalegn in Addis Ababa, commented on the latest developments in Libya.
"Today is a historic day for Libya. The new Libya should become a democratic, free and united country in line with the demands of its citizens," Davutoglu said.
The minister said he hoped the situation in Libya would go back to normal as soon as possible and a single authority would give shape to the country's future. 
Expressing Turkey's support to the Libyan Interim Transitional National Council, Davutoglu said Turkey hoped the reconstruction process of Libya would be conducted under the leadership of the Council and with the support of international community.
Davutoglu said, as the term president of the Libya Contact Group, he had begun holding talks with his foreign counterparts on the latest developments in the country.
The minister also noted that what had happened in Libya should be a lesson for other leaders in the region. 
"Leaders of other countries should also be aware that they can remain in power on the condition that they care about the demands of their people," he said.