​​PRESS RELEASE BY THE OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TOURISM Deputy Prime Minister Borg meets with Libyan National Army Deputy Commander Saddam Khalifa Haftar

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Ian Borg held talks with the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army, Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Abu al-Qasim Haftar.

The meeting took place in Valletta during Deputy Commander in Chief Saddam Khalifa Haftar’s short visit to Malta on Sunday afternoon. Dr Borg was accompanied by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Christopher Cutajar. Discussions focused on the latest developments in Libya, as well as cooperation opportunities between the two neighbouring countries. 

Dr Borg reaffirmed Malta’s support for ongoing efforts for stability and security in Libya. “A secure and prosperous Libya is indispensable for security and resilience across the entire Mediterranean region,” he stated. 

The two sides also discussed Libya’s relations with the European Union and key issues related to maritime security in the Mediterranean.