Tripoli:Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah of Libya's Government of National Unity has affirmed the country's dedication to bolstering relationships with African nations. The commitment includes expanding cooperation and coordination to support security and stability, aligning with the objectives of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) and benefiting member states' populations.
According to Libyan News Agency, Dbeibah's statements were made during meetings with foreign ministers and officials participating in the 22nd session of the CEN-SAD Executive Council held in Tripoli. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral relations, fostering joint cooperation, and addressing mutual interests.
The meetings included discussions with Mohamed Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad; Ahmed Kougri, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, African Integration, and Chadians Abroad; Abdoulkader Hussein Omar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Djibouti; Mohamed Rahman Souare, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sierra Leone; and Abdelrahim Ghediri, Assistant Executive Secretary of CEN-SAD. Topics included strengthening bilateral ties, developing cooperation across various fields, and consulting on regional issues to promote regional stability.
Furthermore, discussions were held about opening Djiboutian and Sierra Leonean embassies in Tripoli, which would enhance diplomatic relations. Dbeibah also engaged with CEN-SAD's Assistant Executive Secretary, Abdulrahim Al-Qadimiri, and Al-Shaibani Abdullah Al-Shaibani, Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs, about reactivating CEN-SAD institutions and completing arrangements for the return of the Executive Secretariat to Tripoli.