A senior US official has confirmed that talks involving figures from eastern and western Libya were held in Paris last month, following earlier media reports and speculation that had not been officially acknowledged at the time. Reports of a Paris meeting had circulated in the media in late January, but there was no official confirmation from any of the parties involved. Writing on X, Boulos said the talks were in line with President Donald Trump’s broader peace agenda, adding that Libyan-led efforts were essential for the country’s prosperity and long-term stability. The French magazine Mondafrique had previously reported that the discussions focused on reviving the political process, unifying state institutions and exploring options for forming a single national government. The French intelligence outlet Africa Intelligence also cited the meeting, saying it was coordinated by France’s special envoy to Libya, Paul Soler, alongside Boulos.

Source: Libya Observer February 04, 2026 13:54 UTC