Libya’s Tripoli-based Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh met with US AFRICOM commander Dagvin Anderson on Monday to discuss deepening military cooperation. The talks centred on training, equipment provision, and capacity-building programs, aiming to strengthen Libya’s defence capabilities and institutional resilience.
Dbeibeh highlighted the need for effective partnerships and high-quality training programs to support Libya’s military institution, the government said. He reaffirmed Tripoli’s commitment to boosting security, ensuring stability, and confronting regional threats alongside international partners, the statement added.
Anderson pledged continued US support and stressed the importance of coordination with Libya to maintain peace and security across the region. Libya remains divided between two rival administrations: Dbeibeh’s internationally recognised Government of National Unity in the west, and Hammad’s eastern-based government in Benghazi.
The eastern administration, appointed by parliament in early 2022, controls the east and much of southern Libya, presenting ongoing governance challenges. The meeting signals Tripoli’s intent to solidify international military ties and strengthen its position amid the nation’s persistent political fragmentation.
Observers say such cooperation could improve regional security while also providing Tripoli with greater leverage in negotiations with eastern authorities. The discussions follow ongoing US efforts to support stability in North Africa while addressing potential security threats in the broader Sahel region.
