Libya and US Discuss Ways to Enhance Joint Cooperation in Security and Migration

Tunis, Sept 29 (KUNA) -- Libya’s Minister of Interior in the Government of National Accord, Emad al-Abdali, held talks today with Mas’oud Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs, to explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of security and migration, as well as to discuss a number of files and issues of mutual interest.

The Libyan Ministry of Interior said in a statement that the meeting reviewed ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination between Libya and the United States in the security sector, and to support collaboration between the security institutions of the two countries, thereby contributing to the development of security capabilities and the exchange of expertise in areas of mutual interest.

The two sides also discussed the issue of irregular migration and the efforts undertaken to combat this phenomenon and mitigate its repercussions, as well as enhancing coordination and cooperation to bolster border security and improve the capacity of relevant institutions to address migration challenges.

Both sides emphasized the importance of continuing communication and coordination between Libya and the United States, and of supporting efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability in Libya and consolidating the work of security institutions within legal and institutional frameworks. (End) S.B.M. / A.M.S.