Libya – France | High-level military meeting at the Élysée Palace brings together Khaled Haftar and French officials

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Élysée Palace in Paris hosted General Khaled Haftar, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces affiliated with the General Command in eastern Libya. He met with General Vincent Giraud, Chief of the Military Staff to French President Emmanuel Macron, and Paul Soler, the French President’s advisor in charge of the Libyan dossier.

This meeting takes place within the framework of ongoing French engagement with Libyan military leaders, reflecting France’s continued interest in political and security developments in Libya. Key topics included the future of the military establishment, the unification of security and military institutions, and security challenges across the Sahel region and North Africa.

The reception of a high-ranking Libyan military official at the Élysée Palace underscores the continued direct communication between Paris and the military leadership in eastern Libya.

**Al-Sahel News | Coverage**