Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbaiba held a high-level meeting with the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during an official visit to Abu Dhabi on Thursday.
The meeting came in response to a formal invitation from the Emirati leader, reflecting a renewed push by Libya’s interim government to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with key regional partners.
According to a statement released by the Libyan Government of National Unity, the talks focused on deepening cooperation in critical sectors such as energy, economy, and investment. The leaders also exchanged views on current regional dynamics and international issues of shared interest.
For Libya, the meeting represents a strategic effort to reposition the country as a reliable partner in the Arab world following more than a decade of political division, armed conflict, and economic volatility.
Dbaiba’s government, based in Tripoli, has sought to boost international engagement and attract foreign investment as a means of stabilizing the economy and preparing the ground for future elections.
The UAE has long played a significant role in Libya’s political landscape, both diplomatically and economically. In recent years, however, relations have evolved from competition and alignment with rival factions to more balanced diplomatic engagement. The Dbaiba government has been working to solidify relations with Gulf states as part of a broader strategy to rebuild Libya’s international standing and secure external support for national development.
The leaders agreed on the importance of enhancing bilateral ties in a way that supports peace, prosperity, and long-term stability in Libya and across the region. The meeting also underscored the shared interests of both nations in combating extremism, securing borders, and fostering economic growth.
