Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah met US AFRICOM Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan Wednesday to discuss enhanced military and security cooperation.
The meeting, attended by US Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt, focused on strengthening bilateral defense ties and expanding training programs for Libyan forces.
Officials explored efforts to unify Libya’s fragmented military institutions while improving coordination on information-sharing and broader institutional capacity-building initiatives.
Dbeibah emphasised that partnership with Washington is crucial to stabilising Libya and improving operational readiness of its regular armed forces.
He insisted cooperation must prioritise the transfer of expertise and technical know-how while fully respecting Libya’s sovereignty and security interests.
Brennan reaffirmed US commitment to continue collaboration with Libya’s Defence Ministry, offering technical and training assistance to strengthen regional stability.
Libya remains split between two administrations: Dbeibah’s government in Tripoli controlling the west and a rival authority in Benghazi led by Osama Hammad.
The eastern administration, appointed by parliament in early 2022, governs much of the south while contesting the legitimacy of Dbeibah’s leadership.
Both sides face the challenge of bridging institutional divides while addressing threats from armed groups and maintaining security across Libya’s fractured territories.
Observers note that deepening US-Libya cooperation could provide technical support and stabilising influence, but meaningful progress depends on domestic political reconciliation.
The Tripoli talks highlight ongoing international efforts to support Libya’s security sector while navigating complex political rivalries that continue to shape the nation’s future.