Pakistan plans $4 billion arms deal with Libya, Reuters reports

According to Reuters, Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited Benghazi, Libya last week. The arms deal was finalized after his meeting with Saddam Khalifa Haftar, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army (LNA).

Pakistan will sell military equipment worth over $4 billion to Libya. News agency Reuters reported this information, citing four Pakistani officials. Under this deal, Pakistan will sell this equipment to the Libyan National Army (LNA). The United Nations Security Council has imposed an arms embargo on Libya, prohibiting the sale and purchase of weapons and military equipment to and from the country.

The agreement with Libya is being described as Pakistan's largest arms sale to date. According to Reuters, Pakistan's Army Chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, visited Benghazi, Libya last week. The arms deal was finalized after his meeting with Saddam Khalifa Haftar, the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the LNA.

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Reuters claims to have seen a copy of the deal before it was finalized. It mentioned 16 JF-17 fighter jets. This is a combat aircraft jointly developed by Pakistan and China. One of the Pakistani officials Reuters spoke to confirmed the accuracy of this list.

Reuters did not receive a response from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, or the Army. However, on December 21, the LNA announced on its official media channel that it had signed a 'defense cooperation agreement' with Pakistan. This includes arms sales, joint exercises, and military training.

According to the Reuters report, Pakistan is trying to increase its defense exports. In this context, he is also citing his air force's alleged performance during the conflict with India in May 2025. In a report broadcast on the Al-Hadath channel, Asim Munir said, "Our recent war with India demonstrated our advanced capabilities to the world."

Pakistan is trying to deepen its defense ties with Gulf countries. It signed a defense agreement with Saudi Arabia in September 2025 and is also in talks with Qatar. The alleged deal with Libya could further expand its influence in North Africa.