Egypt’s Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Ahmed Khalifa, congratulated General Saddam Haftar on his appointment as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Libya’s National Army (LNA). The message was shared by the Egyptian Armed Forces’ spokesperson on Facebook.
Khalifa expressed his wishes for Haftar’s success in his new role, hoping it would “serve Libya’s interests and ensure its security and stability.” He also emphasised Egypt’s pride in the strong ties between the two nations’ armed forces.
The Egyptian military reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening joint coordination and cooperation with Libya. This partnership aims to enhance regional security against shared threats.
The appointment came on Monday, as Libya celebrated the 85th anniversary of its national army. The LNA’s media office stated that the move aligns with Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s “Vision 2030” to modernise the armed forces.
The office added that more key appointments would follow. Saddam Haftar’s promotion marks a significant step in restructuring Libya’s military leadership.
Libya remains divided between rival governments, with the LNA controlling the east. The move could consolidate the Haftar family’s influence over the country’s security apparatus.
