The Libyan Parliament-designated government, led by Prime Minister Osama Hammad, is preparing to host an international conference in Benghazi, focused on combating illegal migration.
The conference, with participation from 40 countries and the President of the African Parliament, aims to address the challenges posed by illegal migration.
The government’s preparatory committee has finalized arrangements, including welcoming delegations from 25 African countries, including six Arab nations.
The government said in a statement that the conference seeks to foster collaboration on a regional level, to address the complexities of migration.
The Libyan government has extended invitations to international organizations and key figures, who will convey the final recommendations of the conference. This strategic outreach aims to ensure that the outcomes effectively reach a global audience.
Minister of State for Illegal Migration Affairs, Fathi Al-Tebawi, Foreign Minister Affairs Abdel-Hadi Al-Hwaij, and Undersecretary of the Interior Ministry Faraj Aqeim met with a Nigerian delegation, on the sidelines of preparations for the African conference.
The meeting focused on enhancing cooperation and coordination between Libya and Nigeria, in the context of migration challenges.
Earlier this month, Al-Tebawi emphasised the need to “work towards minimizing the effects of a phenomenon that troubles the entire international community.”
Addressing the preparatory committee meeting for the conference, the minister stated that the ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will organize the proceedings.
Al-Tebawi mentioned that the conference would include workshops and interactive sessions with representatives from governments, international organizations, and experts specializing in the field of irregular migration. The conference is scheduled to span five days.
Notably, the Minister of African Affairs, Issa Abdul Majeed held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Niger, Ali Lamine Zeine, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bakary Sangare, along with other officials from the Nigerien government.
During the meeting, which was held in the city of Dirk in Niger, near the Libyan border, they discussed illegal migration and bilateral cooperation.
Sangare pledged to reconsider the decision of his government to open borders for migration with Libya. Additionally, discussions included the possibility of opening a consulate in the city of Sebha.