Libya and Qatar reviewed efforts Wednesday to advance a four-country cooperation mechanism with Türkiye and Italy aimed at tackling irregular migration and strengthening coordination along key Mediterranean routes.
Dbeibah received Khulaifi in Tripoli, according to a statement from Libya’s Government of National Unity, which did not provide details on the Qatari official’s visit.
The two sides reviewed progress under the four-way mechanism and efforts to build on the launch of a pilot operations room, the statement said.
They also discussed expanding joint programs on capacity building, combating irregular migration and supporting voluntary return programs, with the aim of turning the framework into a practical mechanism for coordination among the four countries.
The four-way initiative was announced by Dbeibah in April and is aimed at strengthening security and technical cooperation to counter irregular migration and reduce migrant flows across the Mediterranean. It focuses on strengthening Libya’s border-monitoring capabilities and dismantling migrant-smuggling networks.
