Turkey has not yet sent any troops into Libya to support the country's internationally-recognised government, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was cited as saying on Monday, adding that Ankara had only deployed military advisers and trainers so far.
Last week, Erdoğan had said Turkey has begun sending troops to Tripoli. He has also previously said Ankara would deploy troops.
Speaking to reporters on a flight back from a Libya summit in Berlin, Erdoğan said Turkey's efforts at the summit had set the groundwork for a ceasefire between the warring parties, according to broadcaster NTV.
He added that Turkey would continue supporting the political process in Libya both on the ground and at the negotiating table.
"Turkey's efforts regarding Libya have brought balance to the process. Turkey's presence in Libya raises hopes for peace," Turkish leader said in his comments to journalists.
He underlined that compliance with cease-fire in Libya brokered by Russia and Turkey will pave the way for a political solution.
"We see what kind of games are being played under the guise of fighting terrorism [in Libya]," he added.
Turkey opposed the EU's offer to be part of Libya process as a coordinator, Erdoğan noted.
Touching peace building process in northern Syria, he said, "If we realize our own plans and projects in the region between Ras al-Ayn and Tal Abyad, these areas will become "cities of peace".
Since the ouster of late ruler Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, two seats of power have emerged in Libya: warlord Khalifa Haftar in eastern Libya, supported mainly by Egypt and the UAE, and the Government of National Accord (GNA) in Tripoli, which enjoys the UN and international recognition.
Libya's legitimate government had been under attack by Haftar since last April, claiming the lives of more than 1,000 people.
On Jan. 12, the conflict parties announced a cease-fire in response to a joint call by the Turkish and Russian leaders. But talks last week for a permanent cease-fire deal ended without an agreement after Haftar left Moscow without signing the deal.
On Sunday, Haftar accepted in Berlin to designate members to a UN-proposed military commission with five members from each side to monitor implementation of the cease-fire.
