File photo: Libyan eastern military commander Khalifa Haftar (C) attends the opening ceremony of the newly reconstructed international stadium in Libya's second-largest city of Benghazi. AFP
Haftar and Macron discussed "developments in the political process in Libya and the importance of supporting the UN mission's efforts", according to the statement posted on social media Wednesday evening.
Libya has struggled to recover from years of unrest since the 2011 uprising that overthrew longtime ruler Moamer Kadhafi.
The country remains split between the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity and a rival administration in the east aligned with Haftar.
A picture accompanying the statement showed Haftar and Macron shaking hands.
Macron's statement emphasised Haftar's "central role" in Libya's political process and stability.
Contacted by AFP, the Elysee declined to confirm or deny the meeting.
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