Boulos: Benghazi and Tripoli representatives put differences aside for Libya’s sake
CAIRO: Massad Boulos, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, has defended Washington’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the Libyan crisis, saying many representatives from the country’s east and west have set aside their differences in the nation’s interest.
In written responses to questions from Asharq Al-Awsat, Boulos said US efforts in Libya had produced gradual but tangible improvements since July 2025.
He pointed to agreements on a unified development program and, subsequently, a unified budget. He also cited Washington’s success in bringing together military forces from eastern and western Libya in Sirte to participate in the Flintlock 2026 exercises, expressing hope that such steps would help build trust among military personnel.
Boulos called for continued efforts to establish unified governance between eastern and western Libya to strengthen stability. He said national unity was essential to legitimacy and democratic elections, and that any political initiative must be inclusive and bring together a broad coalition of actors from different regions and institutions.
