US-Libyan military talks at General Command headquarters in Sirte
LIBYA – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Lt Gen Saddam Haftar has received, at the General Command headquarters in Sirte, a US delegation led by the commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), Gen Dagvin Anderson, accompanied by the US State Department’s Senior Policy Advisor for Libya, Jeremy Berndt.
Military cooperation and assessment of Flintlock 2026
Lt Gen Saddam Haftar welcomed the delegation, praising the development of strategic relations between Libya and the United States, particularly in military and security cooperation, and what he described as the positive results of the “Flintlock 2026” operational and tactical exercise, as well as preparations to stage “Flintlock 2027”.
3+3 Joint Committee and border security
According to the General Command’s media office, Lt Gen Saddam Haftar praised progress in the work of the “3+3” Joint Committee, which aims to unify efforts to strengthen security and stability, protect the borders and combat illegal migration and smuggling networks.
Anderson affirms support for military capabilities
Gen Dagvin Anderson expressed his pleasure at the meeting, describing the visit as part of strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two sides and affirming AFRICOM’s readiness to support the capabilities of the Libyan armed forces in combating terrorism and extremism and strengthening security within the strategic partnership.
Preparations for 2027 and support for unifying institutions
The AFRICOM commander referred to preparations for the “Flintlock 2027” exercise, with the participation of both sides and a number of other countries, affirming US support for efforts to unify Libyan institutions in a way that strengthens Libya’s stability and regional security in North Africa and the Sahel and Sahara states.
At the end of the meeting, the participants agreed to continue consultation and joint coordination in the coming period.
