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Libya's interior minister, EU mission discuss border security

The gate of the Ras Ajdir border crossing with the Libyan flag and cars in front, file photo
The Ras Ajdir border crossing (file)

Madar (Tripoli) - Libya's Government of National Unity interior minister, Imad Trabelsi, on Monday, November 9, 2026, discussed with the head of the EU Integrated Border Management Assistance Mission in Libya (EUBAM) ways to strengthen cooperation on border security and on fighting smuggling and organised and cross-border crime, according to the Libyan news agency LANA.

According to the agency, the meeting at the interior ministry in Tripoli covered mechanisms to support the ministry's border-monitoring work and its fight against criminal activity, as well as developing the capacity of the competent security agencies.

The two sides also discussed coordination in security areas of common interest and the role of technical support in strengthening the institutions in charge of border monitoring.

The agency did not report any specific agreement or programme reached at the meeting.

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