On Saturday, the Italian Consul in Benghazi, Francesco De Luigi, reaffirmed Italy’s commitment to cooperating with Libya on the issue of illegal migration.
This statement came at the conclusion of a workshop organized by the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The workshop, focused on the oversight role in migration management, saw participation from notable figures including the Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee, Youssef Al-Agouri, Committee Rapporteur Mohamed Tamer, and Italian Consul Francesco De Luigi.
Al-Agouri stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among all relevant national agencies and the need to leverage international expertise to build Libyan capacities. He expressed gratitude to the IOM for its technical support to the House of Representatives.
Francesco De Luigi highlighted Italy’s eagerness to collaborate with Libya in addressing illegal migration. According to the spokesman for the House of Representatives, the final day of the workshop featured a presentation on Iraq’s experience with “Migration Governance” and a model for managing migration data in accordance with international standards.
Libya has long been a critical transit point for migrants from Africa and the Middle East attempting to reach Europe. The country’s political instability and proximity to Europe have made it a hotspot for illegal migration. In recent years, Italy has been at the forefront of efforts to manage and mitigate the flow of migrants across the Mediterranean.
The collaboration between Italy and Libya on migration issues is part of broader efforts to enhance Libya’s capacity to manage migration more effectively. By learning from international experiences and adopting best practices, Libya aims to develop a more robust and efficient migration management system.
