Mosaad Boulos at the Security Council: We are working on concrete steps for economic and military integration by bringing together senior officials from the east and west of Libya.

New York, February 18, 2026 (LANA) – Senior US Presidential Advisor for African Affairs, Massad Boulos, revealed that the United States is working on concrete steps for economic and military integration between eastern and western Libya.

Boulos stated at a UN Security Council session on Libya on Wednesday: “We are working on concrete steps for economic and military integration by bringing together senior officials from eastern and western Libya.” He noted that the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) will conduct its annual training exercises with forces from eastern and western Libya in Sirte next April, marking the first step towards more joint training.

Boulos affirmed the United States’ full support for the Unified Development Program agreement, encouraging Libyan leaders to implement it and adopt an annual budget, which he described as a significant step towards economic reconciliation. He emphasized that creating the conditions for unified governance, which paves the way for elections, can be achieved through agreements and mutual concessions.

He said the Libyan people deserve a better future, especially given Libya's enormous potential, which can only be realized by overcoming political division. He affirmed that the United States would be at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to bring peace to Libya, supporting the Libyan leadership and the UN roadmap.

Polis concluded his remarks to the Security Council by addressing Libyan leaders, saying it was time to overcome past divisions. He expressed cautious optimism given the current situation in the country, emphasizing that stability in Libya would enhance security in the Mediterranean and North Africa, and that the United States looked forward to continuing to work with Libya, the United Nations, and international partners.

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