Cairo: The Anti-Narcotics Agency of Libya has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to bolster cooperation in the fight against transnational crime. The agreement was formalized at the Libyan Mission in Cairo, highlighting the importance of international partnerships in tackling organized crime.
According to Libyan News Agency, the signing ceremony was attended by key figures, including Abdulmutallab Idris Thabit, Libya’s representative to the League of Arab States and acting head of the Libyan Embassy in Egypt. The Libyan delegation also included the Director of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and an advisor to the agency’s director, illustrating Libya’s commitment to enhancing its international collaborations in drug enforcement.
The memorandum was signed by Major General Khaled Al-Mabrouk Abdulnabi, head of the Libyan Anti-Narcotics Agency, and Jason Schumacher, Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa at the DEA. This agreement is the result of ongoing efforts and coordination led by the Libyan Ministry of Interior, with support from the Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs, as well as Mr. Abdulmutallab Idris Thabit.
The ceremony underscored the emphasis on sharing expertise and information, enhancing training mechanisms, and improving field coordination. These initiatives aim to increase the efficiency of Libyan security agencies, supporting their mission to combat smuggling and illicit drug trafficking effectively.
Both parties acknowledged that the memorandum signifies a strategic move towards building long-lasting institutional cooperation between Libya and the United States. This partnership aims to address the challenges posed by drug trafficking and organized crime, aligning with Libya’s broader strategy to participate actively in global security efforts for the benefit of its national interests and societal protection.