Amman and Benghazi solidified a new military alliance on Sunday, signing a comprehensive cooperation agreement in the Jordanian capital.
Khalid Haftar, Chief of Staff for eastern Libyan forces, met with Jordan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Yousef Huneiti to finalize terms.
The agreement seeks to bolster regional stability through enhanced security coordination and the exchange of tactical military expertise.
Haftar emphasized that deepening relations between the two sides is essential to confronting current and pressing regional challenges.
The pact specifically focuses on capacity building, joint tactical exercises, and the sharing of advanced military training knowledge.
This diplomatic pivot follows previous high-level visits, including Huneiti’s trip to Benghazi in January to meet Khalifa Haftar.
Jordanian officials confirmed the discussions aimed to broaden horizons for military training and the strengthening of bilateral defense ties.
The timing of the deal reflects a shift in regional power dynamics as eastern Libya seeks broader international legitimacy.
Libya continues to navigate a complex political divide between rival administrations in the cities of Tripoli and Benghazi.
While the United Nations pursues a unified government, this agreement reinforces the autonomous military standing of the eastern authorities.
The shadow of broader Middle Eastern conflicts, including Israeli military actions in the Levant, continues to influence regional security strategies.