The General Staff of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the activation of joint military training with Algeria’s army.
The session, hosted at the Training Administration headquarters, was attended by the Director of Training, the Border Guard Commander, the Counter-Terrorism Force Commander, the Algerian military attaché to Libya, and several officers from the Training Administration’s Scholarship Division, according to a statement by the General Staff.
Discussions centred on resuming joint training for Libyan and Algerian military personnel, building on prior agreements between the two nations. The initiative seeks to strengthen military cooperation and enhance the operational capabilities of both forces.
This collaboration is part of a long-standing effort to bolster defence ties.
In 2017, Algeria received an official request from Libya’s former Government of National Accord to train its Presidential Guard.
More recently, in October, the GNU’s Military Intelligence Director, Brigadier Mahmoud Hamza, met with Algerian officials to address shared priorities, including counter-terrorism, border security, and military training.
The renewed emphasis on joint military training reflects Libya’s focus on regional partnerships to improve security and stability. Both nations face common challenges, particularly in combating cross-border threats and organised crime.
This step underscores Libya’s commitment to strengthening its military capacity through collaboration with neighbouring countries, particularly Algeria, which has played a vital role in supporting regional stability.
