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Al-Hassi Meets Pakistani Military Delegation in Benghazi to Strengthen Defense Partnership
Major General Abdul Salam Al-Hassi and Pakistani delegation discuss military training, expertise exchange, and defense cooperation in Benghazi meeting
Major General Abdul Salam Al-Hassi, Chief of Staff of the Land Forces under Libya's General Command, received a high-level delegation from the Pakistani Armed Forces at the presidential headquarters in Benghazi on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The meeting marks the latest step in deepening military ties between Libya and Pakistan.
The General Command's Land Forces Staff stated via its official Facebook page that the talks focused on strengthening military cooperation and exchanging expertise between the two sides, building on a strategic partnership that has been developing over the past year.
Key Areas of Military Cooperation Discussed
According to the statement, the discussions covered several topics of mutual interest, including prospects for cooperation in military training and qualification programs. Both sides explored ways to develop joint capabilities and enhance the partnership between the armed forces of the two countries in a manner that serves their shared interests.
The meeting highlighted Libya's interest in leveraging Pakistan's experience in counterterrorism operations, military education, and defense manufacturing — areas where Pakistan's military has developed considerable expertise over decades.
Background: The $4 Billion Arms Deal
Tuesday's meeting comes months after a significant defense agreement was signed between the General Command, led by Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, and the Pakistani military. In December 2025, Deputy Commander of the General Command Saddam Khalifa Haftar hosted Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Benghazi, where a major arms deal was finalized.
According to Reuters, the agreement, valued at over $4 billion, includes the purchase of 16 JF-17 multirole combat fighter jets — jointly developed by Pakistan and China — as well as 12 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft used for basic pilot training. The JF-17 Thunder is a lightweight, single-engine fighter capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground operations, significantly boosting the General Command's aerial capabilities.
Pakistan's Mediation Role in Libya
Beyond military sales, Pakistan has positioned itself as a diplomatic mediator between Libya's competing power centers. Reuters reported earlier that Pakistan had begun mediating between the General Command in Benghazi and the Government of National Unity in Tripoli, the two rival administrations in eastern and western Libya respectively.
According to Pakistani sources quoted by Reuters, these mediation efforts began in late 2025, with both Libyan sides requesting Pakistan's engagement. The diplomatic push coincides with American efforts to find a political solution to Libya's protracted crisis, which has persisted since the 2011 uprising.
Strategic Implications for Libya's Security Landscape
The growing military partnership between the General Command and Pakistan represents a significant shift in Libya's foreign defense relations. For Pakistan, the engagement offers strategic depth in North Africa and access to a potential new market for its defense industry. For Libya's General Command, the partnership provides access to advanced military hardware and training at a time when international arms embargoes remain a legal constraint.
Analysts note that the relationship also opens a channel for Chinese influence in Libya, given the Joint Fighter-17 program's Sino-Pakistani origins. The JF-17 aircraft, co-produced by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, serves as a platform for Chinese defense technology in the North African theater.
Official Position and Future Outlook
The General Command has framed the military cooperation as part of its broader effort to professionalize its forces and build institutional capacity. Military training programs, joint exercises, and technical assistance are expected to follow in the coming months as both sides work to implement the framework of agreements signed so far.
Observers suggest that the deepening Libya-Pakistan military relationship could reshape regional security dynamics, particularly as other international actors — including Turkey, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates — maintain varying degrees of military involvement in Libya's complex conflict landscape.
— Libya Press / Politics Desk
