Libya, Belarus Weigh Police Counter-Terror Ties

A Libyan Interior Ministry delegation met Belarus’s elite ALMAZ unit in Minsk, where commanders showcased “technical and tactical capabilities” and conducted a “field demonstration” at indoor ranges. The visit forms part of wider talks on security cooperation, with both sides eyeing structured training programmes for Libyan officers as the two governments expand their recently revived relationship.

Visit and Demonstration in Minsk

Libyan officials were received at ALMAZ headquarters and observed drills including live-fire work in indoor ranges, climbing and assault sequences, and hostage-rescue tactics described as a “field demonstration” of the unit’s readiness. The unit was presented to the visitors as among the country’s most prominent counter-terror formations, with emphasis on handling “high-risk missions” and complex operations. The delegation’s programme also included briefings on how the formation integrates technical tools and tactics for urban scenarios.

Training Tracks Under Discussion

According to accounts of the meetings, both sides discussed launching specialised courses for Libyan Interior Ministry personnel that cover assault and tactical operations, riot control, criminal investigation and national safety. Plans outlined during the visit also referenced maritime rescue, cyber security, crime-scene management, and measures against drug trafficking and economic crime. Officials framed the package as phased training pathways designed to translate observation into certification-based skills transfer.

Why the Engagement Matters Now

The Minsk stop-over comes after a summer drive to sign cooperation documents spanning several sectors, with security ties now moving in tandem with economic agreements. For Libya, officials argue that external training can help standardise police responses to organised crime and insurgent-style threats, while for Belarus it signals a continued push to showcase internal-security expertise abroad. Observers note that building institutional links at the interior-ministry level can accelerate joint drills and equipment-agnostic tactics over the next cycle.