Khalifa Haftar's Official Visit to Rabat: Exploring Military Relations
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, Khalifa Haftar, the Chief of Staff of the Libyan National Army, arrived in Rabat, the capital of Morocco, for an official visit that will last until October 15. This visit marks a significant moment in the context of the evolving military relationship between Morocco and the Eastern Libyan military leadership, raising questions about the implications for the ongoing Libyan crisis.
As reported by Libyan news outlet Wasat, Haftar was welcomed by General Mourad El Menir, Deputy Inspector General of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces, along with several senior Moroccan military officials. This reception underscores the importance of Haftar's role within the military structure of Eastern Libya, which is led by his father, General Khalifa Haftar, amidst the ongoing political and institutional division that Libya is currently experiencing.
The details surrounding Haftar's visit and its outcomes are expected to shed light on the future of Morocco's relations with the Eastern Libyan military leadership. Observers are particularly keen to see whether this military engagement will remain within the framework of bilateral military communication or if it will pave the way for broader cooperation between the two sides.
As reported by assahifa.com.
