A high-level delegation from Bahrain, led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Khalifa, met with Libyan officials in Benghazi to discuss several issues of mutual interest. The meeting, which took place at the General Command headquarters, focused on efforts to support stability in Libya and enhance cooperation between the two countries. The Libyan side was led by Field Marshal Saddam Haftar, deputy commander of the Libyan Armed Forces.
The Bahraini delegation conveyed greetings and appreciation from Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar and the Libyan people. The delegation expressed Bahrain's support for efforts to achieve stability and prosperity in Libya, emphasizing the importance of continued efforts to support the country's institutions. Haftar welcomed the Bahraini delegation, expressing appreciation for Bahrain's positions on Libya.
The two sides discussed several issues of mutual interest, including efforts to support stability in Libya and unify the country's institutions. The talks also touched on ways to enhance coordination on files of common interest, in light of ongoing international and regional efforts to address the Libyan issue. The meeting comes as part of continued international and regional efforts to support a peaceful resolution to the Libyan crisis.
The Libyan and Bahraini officials expressed support for efforts to unify Libya's institutions, a key component of the country's political process. Unifying institutions is seen as essential to ending the country's transitional phases and paving the way for elections. The international community, including the United Nations, has been working to support a peaceful and inclusive Libyan-led process.
The meeting also focused on the importance of elections in Libya's political process. The two sides emphasized the need to create the necessary conditions for elections to take place, which are seen as a key step towards stabilizing the country and ending the transitional phases. Libya has been struggling to hold elections, which have been delayed due to various reasons.
The visit by the Bahraini delegation reflects the continued communication between Libya and Bahrain, as well as the interest of both countries in discussing developments and common files. The visit highlights the importance of regional contacts related to the Libyan issue, particularly in light of multiple international initiatives aimed at supporting stability and unifying the country's institutions.
The meeting between Libyan and Bahraini officials comes as part of ongoing regional and international efforts to address the Libyan crisis. The two sides discussed ways to support stability in Libya, unify its institutions, and pave the way for elections. The talks reflect the commitment of both countries to finding a peaceful solution to the Libyan crisis and supporting the country's transition towards stability and prosperity.
Key points
- High-level Bahraini delegation meets with Libyan officials to discuss elections and unifying institutions.
- Libya and Bahrain express support for efforts to unify Libya's institutions and pave the way for elections.
- The meeting reflects the continued communication and cooperation between Libya and Bahrain on issues of mutual interest.
