Engaging eastern Libya also means dealing with Khalifa Haftar, the dominant military figure in the country’s east, whose forces control key territory, infrastructure and migration routes despite his lack of a formal national leadership role. Migration Takes Center StageGerapetritis opened his visit with talks with Khalifa Haftar, the dominant military figure in eastern Libya, joined by his sons. According to information from the discussions, both sides found common ground on migration, as Greece has seen increased arrivals from Libya in recent months. Linking Migration to Infrastructure SupportMigration was also tied to broader infrastructure needs. He pointed to expanding trade relations and ongoing Greek investments in eastern Libya, stressing their importance for both sides.

Source: Libya Today March 28, 2026 14:14 UTC