Egypt’s defence minister met eastern Libyan commander Saddam Haftar in Cairo on Sunday, opening talks framed by shifting sands of regional security.
The Egyptian army said the visit focused on military cooperation and broader regional and international developments shaping stability across North Africa.
Officials described discussions as wide-ranging, touching on defence coordination and the shared challenge of guarding fragile borders.
Separately, Egypt’s chief of staff Ahmed Khalifa welcomed Haftar at defence headquarters during a formal ceremony underscoring the visit’s political weight.
Khalifa praised what he called deep-rooted ties between the two militaries and pledged to expand cooperation across multiple defence fields.
He stressed the need for joint efforts to confront threats that could undermine Libya’s security and erode its fragile stability.
Haftar, in turn, commended Egypt’s support for the Libyan people and its backing for national unity and territorial integrity.
Libya remains divided between a UN-recognised government in Tripoli and a rival eastern administration based in Benghazi.
The United Nations continues efforts to break the deadlock blocking elections, as oil wealth and political fractures keep Libya’s future uncertain.
