The United Nations mission in Libya has announced an agreement among military and security officials from across the country to establish a joint center for border security to facilitate communication and information exchange.
The mission stated in a press release that the agreement was reached during a two-day event that concluded last Thursday, aiming to enhance Libya’s efforts in securing its borders, combating terrorism, and addressing irregular migration, building on progress made in previous meetings.
The event was attended by members of the Joint Technical Coordination Team, consisting of representatives from military and security institutions in both Eastern and Western Libya, tasked with border security and counter-terrorism efforts, as well as managing irregular migration.
Representatives from the Security Working Group for Libya also participated, including members from the African Union, Italy, France, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
Participants reviewed the project aimed at bolstering Libyan efforts to secure national borders and discussed challenges related to irregular migration and terrorism, exploring how international partners can support ongoing efforts to secure borders.
Representatives of the Security Working Group expressed their readiness to support these joint Libyan efforts. Ali Khalkhal, the head of the Security Institutions Division at the UN mission, mentioned that the joint center is part of a coordination mechanism approved at the group’s meeting in Benghazi on December 18 and 19, 2024.
Participants agreed to expedite the establishment of a Strategic Studies Center focused on border security research and developing solutions to current and future challenges facing Libya. They also agreed to enhance communication channels between relevant institutions.
The participants called on the international community to support this initiative by providing specialized training, modern technology, and the necessary equipment for border security.
