The USS Mount Whitney made a visit to Benghazi, where significant discussions took place concerning U.S.-Libya military cooperation. Vice Admiral J.T. Anderson, Commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet, alongside Special Envoy Ambassador Richard Norland and Chargé d’Affaires Jeremy Berndt, engaged in talks with Libyan military officials. Among these officials were General Khairy Tamimi, LNA Secretary General, Lieutenant General Khaled Haftar, Chief of Staff of Security Units, and Vice Admiral Shuayb al-Sabir, Chief of Staff of the Libyan Navy.
Their discussions aimed at enhancing military cooperation between the United States and Libya, focusing on U.S. support for Libyan efforts to reunify the country's military forces. The United States emphasized its commitment to working with Libyan leaders nationwide to foster political, economic, and security stability that contributes to lasting peace and unity.
The visit demonstrates the ongoing engagement of the U.S. in supporting Libya's path toward stability and cohesion across its military and other sectors.