Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar, Chief of Staff of the Ground Forces of the Libyan National Army (LNA), conducted an official visit to Pakistan on Friday, where he met senior Pakistani officials to discuss defence and security cooperation.
According to Pakistan’s state news agency, Haftar held talks with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. Discussions focused on regional developments, shared security challenges, and strengthening bilateral defence ties. The meeting was accompanied by a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), underscoring the commitment of both sides to enhance collaboration.
Haftar also met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad. Both parties agreed to deepen cooperation in the defence industry, including technology transfer and the exchange of expertise to tackle modern security threats.
Upon his arrival at the army headquarters, Haftar received an official guard of honour from a unit of the Pakistani Army. He also laid a wreath at the Yadgar-e-Shuhada (Martyrs’ Monument), paying tribute to the sacrifices of Pakistani soldiers.
The visit highlights growing ties between the Libyan National Army and Pakistan, particularly in the fields of military training, logistics, and defence production. Analysts suggest the cooperation may open avenues for joint exercises and technical partnerships between the two nations.
Haftar’s visit to Pakistan follows a series of diplomatic and military engagements between Libya and Asian nations aimed at diversifying Libya’s defence partnerships and modernising its military capabilities.
