Libya and Tunisia deepen intelligence cooperation

The Chief of the General Staff of the Libyan Army, Lieutenant General Salah al-Din al-Namroush, has held talks with Tunisia’s Director-General of Defence Intelligence and Security, Lieutenant General Habib bin Saleh Al-Dhaif, on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on intelligence coordination.

According to a report by Ean Libya, the Libyan General Staff said discussions centred on improving coordination between ground forces in both countries. The talks also explored the implementation of joint training programmes and the organisation of field exercises along the shared border, aimed at enhancing military readiness and operational effectiveness.

Both sides stressed the importance of intensifying the exchange of information and expertise, as well as reinforcing joint security coordination mechanisms. They noted that such efforts are essential to supporting regional stability and safeguarding the shared interests of Libya and Tunisia.

The meeting comes just two days after Tripoli hosted the 2026 Conference of Military Intelligence Chiefs from Sahel and Mediterranean countries. The event was attended by the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, who described the timing of the conference as “significant” in light of recent international developments.

In his opening address, Mr al-Dbeibah said the gathering represented an important opportunity to assess the current security landscape and establish more effective frameworks for cooperation among security institutions.

He emphasised that regional security is a “collective responsibility” that cannot be achieved unilaterally, noting that addressing cross-border threats depends on enhanced intelligence coordination, timely information-sharing, and the building of trust between national security agencies.

Highlighting the growing threat of terrorism in the Sahel and across Africa, Mr al-Dbeibah warned that extremist groups continue to exploit security vacuums and ongoing conflicts. He said the challenges facing the region now require a shift from analysis to implementation, calling for practical mechanisms to strengthen joint action.

“We are confident that this conference, with the expertise it brings together, will lay the foundations for more effective security and intelligence cooperation that serves the interests of our peoples,” he added.