The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding defense and security cooperation with Libya, following a series of high-level meetings in Tripoli led by Vice Admiral Edward Allgren, the Ministry of Defence’s Senior Adviser for the Middle East and North Africa.
The visit marked Allgren’s first official mission to Libya.
During his trip, Allgren met with Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed al-Mnifi, Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbaiba, Acting Deputy Defense Minister Abdelsalam al-Zubi, and Chief of General Staff General Mohamed al-Haddad.
According to the British Embassy in Libya, the discussions centered on enhancing bilateral ties and strengthening Libya’s defense institutions.
“I was honored to meet Dr. al-Menfi on my first official visit to Libya,” Allgren said in a statement. “I reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s commitment to a strong partnership with Libya, based on regional stability and shared security interests.”
In his meeting with Prime Minister Dbeibah, Allgren described the talks as “constructive,” highlighting the importance of deepening bilateral relations. He stressed that defense cooperation remains central to a shared vision of a stable and strong Libya.
Allgren also met with Deputy Defense Minister al-Zoubi in what he called a “fruitful” discussion, reiterating the UK’s firm support for Libya’s stability and confirming London’s readiness to help strengthen military and security ties.
In his talks with General al-Haddad, Allgren explored avenues for greater military cooperation, with a focus on capacity building and long-term security.
“The United Kingdom stands ready to support Libyan military institutions as they work toward stability and resilience,” he said.
