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🛒 تسوق الآنBenghazi Set to Host Asian-African Parliamentary Conference, Signaling Libya's Return to Diplomacy
Benghazi Set to Host Asian-African Parliamentary Conference, Signaling Libya's Return to Diplomacy
A Historic Conference in a City Once Defined by Conflict
Benghazi, the cradle of Libya's 2011 revolution and a city long scarred by years of armed conflict, is preparing to host a major international parliamentary gathering. The Second Conference of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council is scheduled for June 15-16, 2026, in the eastern Libyan city — a move that officials say reflects Libya's growing readiness to reclaim its place on the regional and international diplomatic stage. The event will bring together parliamentary delegations from dozens of countries across Asia and Africa, marking a significant milestone for a nation that has spent over a decade navigating political fragmentation and institutional paralysis.
Preparations Underway: Libya's House of Representatives Takes the Lead
Abdullah Al-Masri Al-Fadhil, Secretary-General of Libya's House of Representatives, received Saud Rashid Al-Hajilan, First Vice-President of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council, and Faisal Al-Shawabkeh, the Council's Secretary-General, at the House headquarters in Benghazi on June 8. During the meeting, both sides reviewed the ongoing preparations and logistical arrangements for the conference. Al-Fadhil expressed Libya's pride in hosting this "important international event," emphasizing that Benghazi is now fully equipped to host regional and international gatherings "by all standards." He stressed the importance of strengthening parliamentary cooperation between the two continents, describing the conference as an important station for consolidating partnership and expanding joint action among member states.
More Than a Conference: A Message of Stability
The choice of Benghazi as the venue carries deep symbolic weight. For years, the city was synonymous with Libya's security crisis — the birthplace of the 2011 uprising, a battleground for militias, and a place where terrorist attacks repeatedly shook its streets. Hosting a high-profile parliamentary conference with delegations from across Asia and Africa represents a deliberate effort to rewrite that narrative. Libyan officials are framing the event as evidence that Benghazi — and by extension, Libya — has moved beyond the "terrorism knot" that once defined its international image. The conference is expected to produce joint resolutions on shared interests, including peace, sustainable development, and South-South cooperation between Asian and African nations.
Libya's Diplomatic Ambitions: Between East and West
The conference also reflects Libya's broader diplomatic balancing act. While the country remains politically divided between western and eastern institutions, the House of Representatives based in Benghazi is actively working to position itself as a legitimate player in regional affairs. Hosting an event of this caliber — with 1,200 expected delegates and observers from member states — gives the eastern-based parliament an opportunity to showcase its organizational capacity and governance credentials. The Asian-African Parliamentary Council, which includes members from over 36 countries, provides a platform that bypasses some of the political complications Libya faces in other international forums.
Why This Matters for Libyans
For ordinary Libyans, the conference represents something tangible: international recognition that their country is open for business and diplomacy again. The economic impact alone — with hundreds of international visitors arriving in Benghazi — is expected to provide a boost to local businesses, hotels, and services. But beyond economics, the event carries a deeper message: that Libya is not defined solely by its internal divisions. The success or failure of this conference will be watched closely by both domestic audiences and the international community as a barometer of Libya's stability and its ability to host world-class events. For a country where oil remains the only functioning sector, diplomatic engagement of this kind could open doors to broader cooperation and investment.
— LibyaPress / Politics Desk
