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🛒 تسوق الآنLibyan Parliament Speaker Aqila Saleh Elected President of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council
Libyan Parliament Speaker Aqila Saleh Elected President of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council
A Landmark Diplomatic Victory for Libya on the Global Stage
In a major diplomatic milestone, the Libyan Parliament Speaker Counsellor Aqila Saleh has been elected President of the Asian-African Parliamentary Council (AAPC), placing Libya at the heart of inter-parliamentary diplomacy between two continents. The election took place during the Second General Conference of the AAPC, held in the city of Benghazi on Monday, June 15, 2026, attended by parliamentary delegations from across Asia and Africa.
The conference, hosted in Benghazi for the first time, marks the first time a Libyan official has led the council representing over 40 member parliaments across two continents, signaling restored international confidence in Libya's institutions.
"This election reflects the trust that Asian and African parliaments place in Libya's legislative body and its role in strengthening joint parliamentary work at both regional and international levels," the AAPC stated, noting that Saleh's leadership recognizes his efforts in fostering dialogue and coordination among member parliaments.
Aqila Saleh's Diplomatic Blitz: Five Meetings in Two Days
Immediately assuming his new role, Saleh launched an intensive series of bilateral parliamentary meetings on the conference's sidelines. Within just 48 hours of his election, he held talks with delegations from South Sudan, Liberia, Nepal, Palestine, and Libya's own diplomatic corps.
On Monday evening, Saleh met with a South Sudanese delegation led by Joseph Ngere Basiko, Speaker of the National Legislative Assembly. The two sides discussed mechanisms for enhancing parliamentary cooperation and exchanging legislative experience on matters of mutual interest.
The following day, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Saleh held a separate meeting with a delegation from the House of Representatives of Liberia. Both parties explored avenues for strengthening bilateral parliamentary ties and legislative coordination between the two African nations.
- South Sudan: Talks on legislative exchange and bilateral parliamentary cooperation
- Liberia: Discussions on strengthening African parliamentary solidarity
- Nepal: Asia-Africa legislative coordination and mutual support
- Palestine: Parliamentary diplomacy on shared political concerns
- Libya-South Sudan: Deeper ties through the AAPC framework
Libya's Growing Role in Global Parliamentary Diplomacy
The Benghazi conference drew representatives from the African Parliament, the African Parliamentary Union, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean, and the International Federation of Asian and African Trade Unions, alongside ambassadors and diplomatic mission heads accredited to Libya.
In his opening address as Conference President, Counsellor Saleh expressed pride in hosting the event, describing Benghazi as "a city of jihad, peace, and reconstruction." He emphasized that the conference's Libya venue carries significant political and institutional messages to the international community.
"Benghazi has overcome the challenges of terrorism and extremism and has transitioned into a phase of construction, development, and rebuilding," Saleh declared. "This conference sends a clear message that Libya has regained its security, stability, and regional and international standing through the will of its people and the efforts of its national institutions and armed forces."
Deputy Speaker Msabah Douma welcomed delegations, affirming "the depth of historical bonds uniting the peoples of Asia and Africa."
Why This Matters for Libya
Libya's hosting of the AAPC conference — and Saleh's election as its president — positions Benghazi as an emerging hub for South-South parliamentary diplomacy. The AAPC facilitates dialogue among over 40 Asian and African parliaments on trade, security, migration, and sustainable development, giving Libya a platform to shape continental policy.
Saleh, Libya's longest-tenured parliamentary speaker first elected in 2014, now extends his influence beyond the country's borders to steer one of the world's largest inter-parliamentary bodies.
What Comes Next
The Second General Conference continued for two days, with Saleh expected to chair plenary sessions and drive the council's agenda for the coming term. His presidency of the AAPC is expected to open new channels of parliamentary cooperation between Libya and dozens of Asian and African nations, reinforcing Libya's return to active participation in multilateral institutions.
For Libyans, the diplomatic momentum in Benghazi signals a nation reclaiming its place on the world stage after more than a decade of isolation. With Saleh steering one of the largest inter-parliamentary bodies globally, Libya's voice in Asian and African affairs has never been stronger.
— LibyaPress / Politics Desk
