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Qatar pledges to end Libya’s political division in Benghazi

8/28/2026

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Qatar Minister of State Mohammed al-Khulaifi pledged Qatar’s commitment to ending Libya’s political division during a Benghazi visit.
He met with Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army aligned with the eastern government, on Thursday.
Al-Khulaifi said Qatar supports Libyan unity, sovereignty and a political process reflecting Libyans’ aspirations.
He pledged continued Qatari engagement with Libyan parties and support for United Nations political agreement efforts.

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Qatar Minister of State Mohammed al-Khulaifi pledged Qatar’s commitment to ending Libya’s political division during a Benghazi visit.
He met with Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army aligned with the eastern government, on Thursday.
Al-Khulaifi said Qatar supports Libyan unity, sovereignty and a political process reflecting Libyans’ aspirations.
He pledged continued Qatari engagement with Libyan parties and support for United Nations political agreement efforts.