The Chief of the Libyan Army General Staff, Salah Al-Din Al-Namroush, has met with the Commander of the Italian Joint Special Operations Forces, Paolo Pezzotti, in the presence of Italian Ambassador to Libya Gianluca Alberini, at the General Staff headquarters in Tripoli. During the meeting, Al-Namroush welcomed the Italian delegation and praised the strong bilateral relations between Libya and Italy, stressing the importance of enhancing military cooperation in line with the shared interests of both countries. Discussions focused on developing training and military advisory programs, particularly in the areas of special forces and counterterrorism, with the aim of improving the combat readiness of Libyan army personnel. The two sides also reviewed the work of the Libyan–Italian Military Cooperation Committee and explored ways to activate its role in the coming period, alongside practical proposals to support training and capacity-building efforts.

Source: Libya Observer February 04, 2026 19:55 UTC