The Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, met with a delegation of elders, sheikhs, and youth from the Tebu tribes at his office in the General Command headquarters.
The Commander-in-Chief welcomed the delegation, expressing his appreciation for the Tebu tribes and their social standing. He also acknowledged the role of the Tebu people in supporting and joining the Armed Forces in their fight against terrorism and extremism, according to a statement from the General Command’s media office on their Facebook page.
In return, the Tebu tribal elders expressed their gratitude for the role of the Armed Forces in establishing security and stability. They also highlighted the support provided by the Armed Forces to all cities and regions in the southern area to ensure the provision of the best services.
On Saturday, Haftar received the Russian Deputy Defense Minister, Yunus-bek Yevkurov and his accompanying delegation at the headquarters of the Libyan National Army (LNA).
Haftar welcomed the visiting delegation, emphasising the friendly relations between the two countries and the importance of enhancing these ties in military and economic fields.
The Russian Deputy Minister of Defense highlighted Russia’s contributions to developing the capabilities of the Libyan Armed Forces through training and efficiency enhancement. He also affirmed the commitment to joint cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism.
Days ago, the Special Representative of the Russian President for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov, affirmed Moscow’s support for efforts aimed at achieving a swift and comprehensive resolution to the crisis in Libya.
He underscored the importance of maintaining Libya’s unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty, according to a statement by the Russian Embassy in Libya, on Wednesday.
Bogdanov’s statement came during a meeting with Libya’s Ambassador to Russia, Mohammed Maghrawi. The meeting was held at Maghrawi’s request.
During the meeting, Bogdanov and Maghrawi exchanged views on the situation in Libya and discussed ways to further develop the traditionally friendly relations between Russia and Libya.
While Western powers accuse Russia of seeking to expand its influence and military presence in Libya through its ties with the Libyan National Army (LNA) in Benghazi, Moscow denies these allegations. Instead, Russia accuses the West of destroying Libya and interfering in its internal affairs.
