Tripoli:Taher Al-Baour, the official in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity, met with Cheikh Niang, the Senegalese Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the African Group of Ten (G-10) ministerial meeting in Tripoli and was attended by Alaa El-Din Al-Tajouri, Director of the African Affairs Department. The discussions centered on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.
According to Libyan News Agency, the meeting addressed recent developments on the African continent, emphasizing the need for strengthened joint African action. Both sides highlighted the importance of intensifying coordination among member states to address the security, political, and economic challenges facing the region.
The discussions also focused on reactivating the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) to boost regional integration and cooperation among member states. This initiative aims to improve security and stability, as well as combat terrorism, organized crime, and irregular migration.
Libya outlined its ongoing efforts to complete the institutional procedures necessary for the return of CEN-SAD's Executive Secretariat to its original headquarters in Tripoli. The country reaffirmed its commitment to revitalize the Community's role in joint African action. Additionally, the importance of holding the grouping's ministerial council meeting in Tripoli this coming November was emphasized, as it is seen as a critical step toward finalizing arrangements to reactivate the grouping's institutions and prepare for a summit of member states' heads of state and government.
At the end of the meeting, both countries stressed the importance of continued consultation and coordination. They expressed support for initiatives aimed at strengthening African solidarity and consolidating security, stability, and development across the continent.