Benghazi – Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa, held discussions. He met with Counselor Massad Boules. Boules is a senior advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump for Arab and African affairs. They discussed preparations for a hub Libya will host. This is part of the “Flintlock 2026” exercise. They also addressed progress in unifying the state budget. Enhancing military and security cooperation between the two countries was discussed.
During a phone call, both parties affirmed their commitment. They will continue joint efforts. These efforts aim to enhance national military and security integration. This supports regional stability. It also strengthens coordination between Libyan and American military and security institutions.
Progress in unifying the Libyan state budget was also addressed. The importance of continued work was emphasized. This work aims to build a strong relationship between Libya and the United States. This ensures sustainable economic and political stability.
Lieutenant General Saddam indicated these communications reflect deep bilateral cooperation. They also show an exchange of expertise. These interactions contribute to strengthening national readiness. They also enhance Libya’s ability to effectively confront security and regional challenges.