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Libya's House of Representatives Hosts 2nd Asian-African Parliamentary Conference in Benghazi
A Continental Parliament Comes to Benghazi
The city of Benghazi is hosting the Second General Conference of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council from June 15–16, 2026, bringing together parliamentary delegations from across Asia and Africa to the Libyan coastal city. Organized by the Libyan House of Representatives, the two-day gathering marks the first time this pan-continental parliamentary body has convened in North Africa since its founding.
A Nepali parliamentary delegation, including Kantish Khadital, Shiv Shankar Yadav, Rena Chand, and Sanjaya Dahal, arrived at Benina International Airport on Friday morning, accompanied by Alam Al-Kandari, President of the Advisory Council of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council. They were received by Ali Al-Shami, Director of Protocol at the House of Representatives, as parliamentary delegations continue to arrive in the city ahead of the opening sessions.
What Is the Asian-African Parliamentary Council?
The Asian-African Parliamentary Council was established during its inaugural founding conference held in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 8–9, 2025. Representatives from dozens of parliamentary institutions across both continents participated in the founding sessions, adopting the "Beirut Declaration" as the Council's founding reference document. Baghdad, Iraq, was designated as the permanent headquarters of the Council.
The Council's mission is to create a joint parliamentary framework that strengthens cooperation and coordination between the legislatures of Asia and Africa, supporting dialogue, consultation, and the exchange of expertise on issues of shared interest.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Dates: June 15–16, 2026 (two-day conference)
- Venue: Benghazi, Libya
- Organizer: Libyan House of Representatives
- Founded: September 8–9, 2025 in Beirut, Lebanon
- Permanent HQ: Baghdad, Iraq
- Founding Document: Beirut Declaration
- Regions Represented: Asia and Africa
Libyan Leaders on the Significance
Abdul Qader Al-Duma, Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and member of the Presidential Body of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council, emphasized that Libya's hosting of the conference reflects the growing stature of the House of Representatives in regional and international parliamentary work. "This hosting benefits from increasing confidence in the role of the House of Representatives and its efforts to strengthen joint parliamentary cooperation," Al-Duma stated.
Al-Duma added that the event represents an important opportunity to strengthen cooperation ties between the Asian and African continents, exchange expertise and visions on shared challenges, and contribute to supporting development paths and enhancing stability. He noted that choosing Benghazi as the host city reflects the city's remarkable development and the stability and reconstruction projects achieved in recent years, making it qualified to host regional and international events of this scale.
Meanwhile, House of Representatives member and Pan-African Parliament member Youssef Al-Fakhri stressed that holding the conference during June 15–16 reflects Libya's commitment to this international event. "Its convening enhances Libya's return to the regional and international scenes and confirms its position as an active partner in shared African and Asian causes," Al-Fakhri said.
Why This Matters for Libyans
For Libya, hosting this continental parliamentary conference is more than a diplomatic formality — it is a signal of the country's gradual re-engagement with regional and international institutions. Benghazi's selection as host city carries particular weight: the city endured years of conflict between 2014 and 2020 and has since undergone significant reconstruction.
The event provides a platform for Libya to assert its role as a bridge between Africa and the Arab world, leveraging its geographic position and historical ties to both continents. For ordinary Libyans, the conference represents a tangible sign of normalization — international delegations arriving at Benina Airport, global attention focused on a Libyan city, and parliamentary diplomacy conducted on home soil.
What Comes Next
The Benghazi conference is expected to conclude with a joint communiqué outlining priorities for parliamentary cooperation between Asian and African nations, including development financing, food security, climate resilience, and conflict resolution. For Libya's House of Representatives, the successful hosting of this event sets a precedent for the country to bid for additional international gatherings — a step toward full reintegration into the global parliamentary community.
— LibyaPress / Politics Desk
