Libya’s Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbaiba received the head of Italy’s external intelligence agency in Tripoli on Tuesday, in talks that underscored growing coordination between the two countries on security and political issues, according to a government statement.
Giovanni Caravelli, Director of the Italian Agency for External Intelligence and Security, conveyed greetings from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during the meeting, the Libyan government said.
The discussions focused on recent political and security developments in Libya and the wider region, with both sides emphasising the importance of closer international coordination to support stability in the North African country.
Dbaiba stressed the need for unified international positions in dealing with Libya’s complex political landscape, reiterating the importance of preserving state institutions and advancing a political process that reflects the aspirations of the Libyan people.
He also highlighted the value of strengthening the long-standing partnership between Libya and Italy, saying deeper cooperation would serve mutual interests and contribute to broader security in the Mediterranean region.
Italy remains one of Libya’s key European partners, particularly on migration management, energy cooperation, and security coordination. The meeting comes amid continued international efforts to stabilise Libya, which has remained politically divided since the 2011 uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi.
Libya continues to face institutional fragmentation between rival administrations in the east and west, while foreign partners, including Italy, the European Union, and the United Nations, have repeatedly called for a unified political settlement and elections.
The Tripoli-based government said the meeting reflects ongoing efforts to maintain diplomatic engagement with international partners and strengthen cooperation on issues affecting regional stability and security.