Al-Koni: European and Libyan security are closely linked

Presidential Council’s Deputy Head Mossa Al-Koni discussed political and security developments in Libya, illegal migration, and ways to strengthen cooperation between Libya and the European Union during a meeting on Thursday with EU Ambassador to Libya Nicola Orlando.

According to Al-Koni’s media office, the meeting focused on efforts to promote stability and advance the political process in Libya. Orlando reaffirmed the European Union’s support for initiatives aimed at strengthening stability and helping achieve a consensual political settlement to end the country’s division.

He also stressed the EU’s commitment to supporting Libya’s stability and backing initiatives that promote development and stability while helping Libyans build unified institutions and strengthen security.

The meeting reviewed Al-Koni’s vision for the political process, efforts to enhance cooperation with neighboring countries, border security, and the implementation of the “One Desert” initiative, launched by Al-Koni and adopted by the European Union through support for regional development projects and improved cross-border mobility.

Al-Koni said the initiative aims to address the root causes of illegal migration by focusing on development in regions facing economic and security challenges, thereby reducing migrant flows toward northern areas.

He stressed that Europe’s security is closely linked to Libya’s security, adding that effectively addressing illegal migration must begin in countries of origin and requires genuine international support as well as the human and logistical resources needed to strengthen border security agencies.

Al-Koni also said Libya needs effective national solutions to end political division through a comprehensive agreement among all parties, ensuring lasting stability and preserving the country’s unity.

He emphasized that Libya’s stability depends on maintaining the unity of its sovereign institutions, describing them as a fundamental pillar of the state and a red line that must not be subjected to division or weakening.