The General Commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, met on Thursday in Benghazi with Massad Boulos, a senior advisor to US President Donald Trump for African affairs, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between Libya and the United States.
The meeting took place at the General Command headquarters and included members of the American delegation currently visiting the country.
According to a statement from the LNA’s media office, the talks covered the latest developments in Libya and the broader region, with an emphasis on building future partnerships between the two countries. The discussions focused on potential cooperation in key sectors such as the economy, industry, and investment, as Libya looks to rebuild and attract international partners.
Boulos praised the role of the Libyan National Army in improving security conditions on the ground, saying that stability in Libya is essential for ensuring wider security across North Africa and the Mediterranean region. He emphasized that the United States views Libya as a country with significant potential and expressed interest in expanding bilateral ties to serve shared long-term interests.
The meeting highlighted Washington’s growing willingness to engage with actors across the Libyan political and military spectrum, amid international calls for elections and national reconciliation.
While no formal announcements were made, the tone of the meeting suggested a mutual interest in opening new channels for dialogue, especially in areas that support economic development and regional stability.
