Shoigu discussed with Haftar support for efforts to establish stability in Libya

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu met with the head of the Libyan National Army Khalifa Haftar in Moscow. This was announced on May 8 by the press service of the Russian Security Council.

"During the conversation, issues related to the security situation in Libya, as well as in North Africa and the Sahara-Sahel region were discussed," the press service said, as cited by TASS.

Shoigu said that they emphasized their commitment to the process of political settlement in Libya, as well as the importance of supporting international efforts to resolve conflicts on the African continent and combat terrorism.

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