General Salahuddin al-Namrush, Chief of Staff of Libya's Government of National Unity, attended the 4th China-Africa Peace and Security Forum in Beijing, China, on September 21, 2026. The forum brought together military and security leaders from China and African countries to discuss regional security issues and cooperation. Al-Namrush emphasized the importance of Africa-China relations and the role of the forum in promoting dialogue and cooperation between military and security institutions.
The forum focused on several regional security challenges in Africa, including terrorism and border security. Participants discussed ways to enhance military and security coordination, develop defense capabilities, and support efforts to combat terrorism. The Libyan delegation's participation aimed to strengthen ties with China and African countries, and to exchange experiences on security and defense issues.
During the forum, General al-Namrush met with representatives of the Chinese Ministry of Defense. The Libyan delegation expressed appreciation for the support of the Libyan embassy in China, which facilitated their participation in the forum. The meetings provided an opportunity for Libya to engage with China and other African countries on security issues.
The China-Africa Peace and Security Forum is a platform for dialogue and cooperation between China and African countries on peace and security issues. The forum aims to promote mutual understanding and cooperation on security challenges facing Africa and China. This year's forum brought together senior military and security officials from over 20 African countries and China.
General al-Namrush's participation in the forum reflects Libya's commitment to regional and international cooperation on security issues. The Libyan government has been working to strengthen its security and military capabilities, and to engage with international partners on security and defense issues. The forum provided a valuable opportunity for Libya to engage with China and other African countries on these issues.
The forum concluded with a call for enhanced cooperation between China and African countries on peace and security issues. Participants emphasized the need for collective action to address regional security challenges, including terrorism and transnational crime. Libya and other African countries are expected to continue working with China on security and defense issues.
General al-Namrush's visit to China and participation in the forum demonstrates the strong bilateral relations between Libya and China. The two countries have been cooperating on various issues, including security, defense, and economic development. The visit is expected to strengthen these relations and pave the way for future cooperation.
Key points
- General Salahuddin al-Namrush attended the 4th China-Africa Peace and Security Forum in Beijing, China, on September 21, 2026.
- The forum focused on regional security challenges in Africa, including terrorism and border security.
- The Libyan delegation's participation aimed to strengthen ties with China and African countries, and to exchange experiences on security and defense issues.
