Benghazi, Libya – Saddam Haftar, the deputy commander of the eastern Libyan forces, has signed a military cooperation agreement with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, during the latter’s visit to Benghazi.
According to a statement released by the eastern Libyan forces on Thursday, the agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in security and military fields, paving the way for broader coordination to bolster regional stability efforts.
Haftar and General Munir held an extensive meeting at the eastern Libyan forces headquarters in Benghazi, attended by officers from both sides. The meeting involved an exchange of views on various matters of mutual interest and a review of cooperation aspects across different domains.
General Munir arrived in Benghazi on Wednesday and met with Khalifa Haftar, the commander of the eastern Libyan forces. This meeting preceded the signing of the cooperation agreement.
Libya remains embroiled in a conflict between two rival administrations. One is the internationally recognized Government of National Unity, led by Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, based in Tripoli, which controls the western part of the country. The other is the government appointed by the House of Representatives in early 2022, headed by Osama Hamad, based in Benghazi, which administers eastern Libya and most of the southern regions.
This agreement signals a potential shift in regional alliances and could have significant implications for the ongoing Libyan conflict. The details of the military cooperation remain undisclosed, but analysts suggest it may involve training, intelligence sharing, and potentially the provision of military equipment.
Further details regarding the specifics of the agreement are expected to be released in the coming days.
