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Libya Hosts 2nd Asian-African Parliamentary Council Conference in Benghazi
Historic Parliamentary Summit Brings Global South Nations Together
Libya is making diplomatic history this week as Benghazi hosts the 2nd General Conference of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council on June 15–16, 2026. The high-level parliamentary summit, carrying the theme "Future Vision for Asian-African Relations," brings together delegations from across two continents to Libya's eastern capital for the first time in the council's modern iteration. Libya's selection as host signals the nation's ongoing reintegration into international parliamentary diplomacy after years of political isolation.
Dr. Ahmed Shelbi Leads Libyan Participation
Dr. Ahmed Shelbi, chairman of the Housing, Facilities, and Urban Planning Committee at Libya's House of Representatives, is leading Libya's active participation in the conference proceedings. His presence underscores the breadth of Libyan parliamentary engagement, extending beyond traditional diplomatic portfolios to include strategic sectors like urban planning and infrastructure development. The conference serves as a platform for cross-continental collaboration on issues ranging from economic cooperation to shared governance challenges facing developing nations.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Event: 2nd General Conference of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council
- Dates: June 15–16, 2026
- Location: Benghazi, Libya
- Theme: Future Vision for Asian-African Relations
- Libyan Delegate: Dr. Ahmed Shelbi, Chair of Housing & Urban Planning Committee
- Parliament Head: Counselor Aqila Saleh, President of Libya's House of Representatives
Parliamentary Leaders Emphasize South-South Cooperation
The conference has drawn parliamentary leaders and delegations from across Asia and Africa, with the Libyan House of Representatives playing a central organizing role. Counselor Aqila Saleh, President of Libya's House of Representatives, presided over the opening sessions, extending formal welcomes to heads of delegations and parliamentary officials from participating nations. The summit provides a structured forum for addressing shared priorities including economic integration, infrastructure development, and strengthening parliamentary institutions across the Global South. Delegates are expected to engage in committee-level discussions focused on actionable cooperation frameworks.
Why This Matters for Libya
For Libya, hosting this conference represents far more than a ceremonial diplomatic milestone. The event positions Benghazi as a hub for international parliamentary dialogue and demonstrates Libya's continued relevance in pan-African and Asian-African cooperation frameworks. With the country focused on reconstruction and institutional rebuilding, the participation of Dr. Shelbi — whose committee oversees housing and urban planning, two critical sectors for Libya's post-conflict recovery — carries particular practical significance. The connections forged at this summit could unlock development partnerships that directly impact Libya's reconstruction agenda.
A New Chapter in Asian-African Parliamentary Relations
The Benghazi conference marks a pivotal moment for the Asian-African Parliamentary Council, bringing renewed momentum to South-South parliamentary cooperation at a time when developing nations face shared challenges from climate change to economic transformation. As the proceedings continue this week, Libyan parliamentary leaders are leveraging the platform to rebuild international relationships and position Libya as an active, constructive voice in global parliamentary diplomacy. The outcomes of this two-day summit could shape cooperative frameworks across two continents for years to come.
Observers note that the conference's focus on practical cooperation — rather than symbolic declarations — reflects a maturing approach to Asian-African parliamentary engagement. With infrastructure development, housing policy, and urban planning on the agenda through delegates like Dr. Shelbi, the summit addresses tangible needs affecting millions across both regions. The Benghazi gathering may well be remembered as the moment when Asian-African parliamentary cooperation moved from aspiration to action.
— LibyaPress / Politics Desk
