Libya-France military and security cooperation, Digi Mart USA News (Paris): Libyan and French military authorities discussed ways to strengthen military and security cooperation between the two countries on Tuesday in Paris, according to a report from the Congolese Press Agency (ACP), which cited international media. The talks also covered developing joint coordination channels and exchanging expertise in military and security fields.
According to statements from the press service of the General Staff of the eastern Libyan armed forces, both sides discussed how to expand cooperation and build joint coordination mechanisms. The statements said the exchanges would focus on military and security expertise.
Khaled Haftar praised France’s historic role in the fight against terrorism. He stressed the importance of broadening military cooperation, particularly in training, capacity building and the development of military resources, to help meet security challenges and threats and to consolidate security and stability in the region.
Haftar’s trip to Paris came one day after the signing in Benghazi of a new strategic cooperation agreement with Niger. It also took place amid increased diplomatic and military exchanges between authorities in eastern Libya and international partners.
The visit also followed Haftar’s trip to Morocco from October 11 to 15, during which, according to the report, he was received on royal instructions by General Mohammed Berrid, Inspector General of the Royal Armed Forces and commander of the southern zone. The report notes that the publisher article was not independently verified.
