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Libya Renews Its Desire to Establish Relations with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization
SCO Meeting Signals Libya's Diplomatic Pivot Toward Eurasian Alliances
Libya has reiterated its interest in forging ties with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) during a high-level meeting at the SCO headquarters in Beijing on July 10, 2026. The development marks the latest step in Tripoli's push to expand multilateral partnerships beyond traditional Western alliances.
Libya's Chargé d'Affaires in China, Abu Bakr Ahmed, met with SCO Deputy Secretary-General Ahmad Saidmurodzoda at the SCO Secretariat, where he praised the organization's growing role in international affairs and renewed Libya's desire to establish formal relations with the bloc, according to an SCO statement published July 13.
Meeting at the SCO Secretariat
The meeting covered mechanisms for advancing Libya's engagement with the organization. Saidmurodzoda briefed the Libyan diplomat on the latest SCO developments, including the participation of observer states and dialogue partners in its activities. The Libyan official commended the SCO's contributions to regional stability, expressing Tripoli's interest in collaborating across security, economic, and political domains.
The SCO, founded in 2001, has emerged as a major geopolitical force whose members include China, Russia, India, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus. Dialogue partner status would allow Libya to participate in SCO activities without full membership, providing a platform for enhanced cooperation on counterterrorism, trade, and infrastructure development — priorities that align with Libya's post-conflict reconstruction agenda.
Building on Earlier Diplomatic Outreach
Libya's SCO outreach has been building for months. In May 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a virtual meeting with Kyrgyzstan, a founding SCO member, to discuss mechanisms for advancing Libya's accession process. Al-Hassan Mohamed bin Rabiha, Director of the Department of Asian and Australian Affairs, led the Libyan delegation in talks with Kyrgyz Deputy Foreign Minister Almaz Bokalayev.
Libya emphasized that joining the SCO represents a strategic step toward expanding international partnerships and strengthening its diplomatic presence in multilateral frameworks. Kyrgyzstan welcomed the request and expressed readiness to facilitate procedures with other member states, praising Tripoli's diplomatic openness.
Strategic Benefits for Libya
Engagement with the SCO offers Libya several potential advantages: access to security cooperation mechanisms for combating terrorism and extremism, trade and investment ties with major Eurasian economies, alignment with China's Belt and Road Initiative, diplomatic diversification beyond Western partners, and access to capital and expertise for post-conflict rebuilding.
Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba has described China as a "strategic partner" for Libya's reconstruction. In July 2026, China's Ambassador to Libya, Ma Shui Liang, confirmed Beijing's commitment to supporting new logistics and cultural initiatives. In September 2024, Presidential Council President Mohamed Menfi visited Beijing for the FOCAC summit, where both sides established a China-Libya strategic partnership.
Path Forward and Challenges
Libya's interest in the SCO has been met with encouragement from existing members. However, the path to dialogue partner status requires consensus among member states and alignment with SCO legal frameworks. Countries seeking full SCO membership must first acquire observer or dialogue partner status, a process that requires formal application and approval.
Libya's internal political landscape — with parallel institutions in the east and west — could complicate formal diplomatic commitments. Success may depend on continued progress toward national unity and institutional consolidation. Nevertheless, the July 10 meeting demonstrates that Libya's diplomatic machine remains active and focused on expanding the country's international footprint in Eurasia.
— Libya Press / Politics Desk
