Al-Trabelsi discusses enhancing joint security cooperation with his Maltese counterpart

Tripoli, October 13, 2026 (LANA) – Major General Imad Al-Trabelsi, Minister of Interior of the Government of National Unity, met today, Tuesday, in Tripoli with his Maltese counterpart, Glenn Bedingfield, and his accompanying delegation to discuss enhancing joint security cooperation between the two countries and combating illegal migration.

The meeting addressed prospects for joint security cooperation between Libya and Malta and ways to develop it to serve mutual interests. Discussions also covered several issues of shared concern, foremost among them combating illegal migration, specialized training, and enhancing the capabilities of security personnel.

The two sides discussed activating the Joint Libyan-Maltese Security Committee and strengthening communication and coordination channels between the relevant agencies in both countries, thereby supporting security cooperation and the exchange of expertise and information.

The Maltese Minister of Interior expressed his country's readiness to enhance cooperation with Libya on programs for the repatriation of illegal migrants in accordance with established legal procedures. He also extended an official invitation to the Minister of Interior to attend a quadrilateral meeting—scheduled for the coming period—involving interior ministers from several European Union countries.

On the sidelines of the meeting, according to the Ministry of Interior, graduation certificates were awarded to a number of ministry personnel who had undergone specialized training under the supervision of training experts from the Republic of Malta.