Trump says Libya must stop serving as a corridor for illegal migration

Trump's statement on Libya

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Libya must stop serving as a corridor for illegal migration. The statement was published on his Truth Social platform, the Anadolu agency reports. At the same time, the American leader reaffirmed Washington's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Libya, supporting the consolidation of the country's state institutions and facilitating the transition to national elections.

The fight against ISIS and the call for unity

Trump spoke highly of the Libyan people, calling them 'proud, resilient, hospitable and deserving of peace and prosperity.' He recalled the two countries' cooperation in the fight against terrorism and their shared role in defeating ISIS (Daesh) on Libyan territory. 'We respect the Libyan people and the sacrifices made by brave Libyans in fighting ISIS — a common enemy of our peoples — but Libya cannot remain a corridor for illegal migration, and this must stop now', Anadolu quotes him as saying. The president also promised US support for the long-awaited unification of Libya and the strengthening of its institutions, adding: 'I want them to unite, restore their sovereignty and achieve the peaceful, prosperous future they deserve!'

Significance of the statement

The statement combines a tough demand on the migration issue with an affirmation of political support from the United States, making it a significant signal for the Libyan parties preparing for national elections. For Libya itself, the practical significance depends on how Washington intends to bring an end to the transit of migrants — the publication names no specific measures. According to Anadolu, the statement appeared on Sunday, October 25, and for now remains a public declaration without any description of mechanisms for its implementation.