Tripoli: The Supreme Commander of the Libyan Army and Deputy Head of the Presidential Council, Abdullah Al-Lafi, convened a meeting at the Presidential Council headquarters with the Acting Chief of the General Staff, Lieutenant General Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, along with several members of the Joint Military Commission (5+5) who participated in the recent military meeting in Sirte.
According to Libyan News Agency, the meeting began with a briefing by the Chief of the General Staff, highlighting the outcomes of the Sirte meetings and the resulting understandings and executive measures aimed at strengthening the unification of the military institution. The briefing outlined the challenges that remain and proposed mechanisms to address them in the coming phase.
The discussions centered on practical steps taken recently and the programs planned for future implementation. These initiatives are designed to transition from dialogue and consensus to implementing measures that rebuild the military institution on national and professional foundations, free from division, and within a Libyan vision. The aim is to strengthen national decision-making independence and the role of regular military institutions.
Al-Lafi underscored that unifying the military institution is a paramount national priority, essential for consolidating security and stability, protecting the country's unity and sovereignty, and building a professional military institution. This institution should be capable of defending the homeland and securing its borders, independent of political rivalries, aligning with Libyan aspirations for a stable state with unified institutions.
The Supreme Commander stressed the importance of maintaining momentum in the military track, continuing coordination among military leaderships and the Joint Military Committee (5+5), and building on existing understandings. This approach is seen as crucial for taking concrete steps to unite the military institution, which is key to consolidating stability and supporting state institutions.