On Monday, the Chief of General Staff of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Lieutenant General Khaled Khalifa Haftar, held an extensive meeting with several military and security leaders from the city of Misrata to discuss mechanisms for strengthening field coordination and building a unified national security framework free from external interference.
The talks focused on strengthening coordination across military and security institutions and building a unified national framework independent of external influence.
The meeting followed a call from Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the LNA, for all Libyan factions to work together to end divisions, restore state authority, and protect the interests of citizens.
During the meeting, the parties agreed to establish a joint force responsible for combating terrorism and illegal migration. They also committed to reducing media escalation and political rhetoric that contribute to division and undermine national reconciliation. The initiative was described as a concrete step toward unifying Libya’s military establishment and integrating security efforts between the country’s east and west.
Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar highlighted Misrata’s historic role in preserving Libya’s unity, emphasizing that the city’s leaders and people are capable of standing against any attempts to divide the nation. He urged all Libyans to rise above political differences, focus on reconstruction, and act with responsibility, saying that “true patriots will never abandon their homeland, no matter how long the struggle.”
Participants expressed support for the efforts of the General Command to modernize the armed forces and praised the development and reconstruction projects underway across Libya, noting their contribution to stability and improved living conditions.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to expand participation and continue coordination meetings aimed at deepening cooperation among all military and security components, advancing the goal of a unified and stable Libyan state.
