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Dbeibah Emphasizes the Importance of Unifying the Efforts of Sahel and Sahara Countries

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Tripoli, November 7, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, expressed his hope that the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) would form a regional framework capable of unifying efforts to confront shared political, security, and economic challenges, enhancing coordination in combating terrorism, organized crime, and irregular migration, and supporting border security and regional stability to achieve security and development for the countries and peoples of the region.

Dbeibah In his address at the opening of the 22nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in Tripoli on Saturday, he said, "We aspire for the next phase to witness practical steps towards expanding trade, encouraging joint investments, developing infrastructure, transportation, and energy projects, and strengthening cooperation in the areas of food security, combating desertification and climate change, and leveraging the resources and potential of the region's countries to enhance the connection between North Africa and its African hinterland."

Dbeibah noted that Libya recognized the importance of this regional framework early on, taking the initiative to establish CEN-SAD based on its firm belief in the importance of African solidarity and integration. He called for the establishment of a timetable to complete the relocation of the Executive Secretariat to its headquarters in Tripoli, ensuring the smooth functioning of the Community's bodies, and adopting a feasible work program supported by clear monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.

The Prime Minister called for the necessity of building effective regional partnerships among the countries of the region, emphasizing that holding the meeting in Tripoli represents a significant milestone in the journey of CEN-SAD and an opportunity to strengthen communication among member states.

Dbeibah added that addressing security challenges The economic and developmental needs of the region require a shift from coordination and consultation to effective collective action, and the utilization of the capabilities and resources of the member states of the group in implementing joint programs that serve the interests of all its peoples, stressing Libya’s commitment to harnessing its capabilities to support the group’s progress and enhance its ability to face challenges and achieve the aspirations of the peoples of the region.

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