Libyan border security institutions agree to establish a joint centre for communication and information to counter terrorism and irregular migration
A joint technical coordination group composed of eastern and western military and security agencies on Thursday agreed on a project to establish a joint communications and information exchange center to support Libyan border security, combat terrorism and irregular migration, among other agencies.
Representatives of the co-chairs of the Libyan Security Working Group (SWG) attended the final meeting of the two-day conference. They received a briefing on projects to strengthen Libyan efforts to secure the country’s borders to discuss the Joint Center and other challenges faced, particularly irregular migration and counter-terrorism, as well as how international partners can support current efforts to secure borders. The task force expressed its readiness to support joint efforts in Libya.
Ali Kilkal, UNSMIL Security Institutions Services Officer, said: “The joint center is part of the coordination mechanism that was established during the Group’s Benghazi meeting on 18 and 19 December 2024. Approved. “The Joint Center is not just a mechanism, but a partnership through which agencies can work together on issues affecting Libya and the entire region to achieve greater efficiencies. Border security is a national security priority. matter,” he added.
The joint center will include representatives from all military and security agencies responsible for securing Libya’s borders, including those working on counter-terrorism and irregular migration.
“The goal is a unified Libya,” one participant said. “Every effort of coordination and cooperation makes sense to us.”
Participants also agreed to accelerate the establishment of a strategic research center to study border management and explore solutions to current and potential challenges in Libya. They also agreed to strengthen communication channels between agencies.
Participants also asked the international community to support their commitment to security by deploying modern technology and equipment through specialized training to secure borders.
“The border is the first line of defense for Libya’s security,” said one participant. “This is a national responsibility that also requires national, regional and international cooperation to sustain.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
