Members of the Libyan Parliament’s committee, established by a decision of the House of Representatives, met on Monday with Engineer Belgassem Haftar, Director of the Development and Reconstruction Fund, and Hatem Al-Araibi, the Fund’s Project Director.
The parliamentary delegation included MPs Saleh Afhima, Mabrouk Al-Khatabi, Ali Akshir, Idris Omran, Abdul-Salam Nasia, Jabballah Al-Shaibani, Badr Al-Nuhaib, Ayman Saif Al-Nasr, Al-Salheen Abdul-Nabi, and Al-Mahdi Al-Aawar.
According to MP Saleh Afhima, the meeting focused on the proposed budget and the multi-year Libya Reconstruction Plan drafted by the Fund for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027. The committee discussed strategies for development and infrastructure revival across the country.
Afhima also stated that MPs agreed to document and incorporate suggestions from parliamentary districts nationwide to ensure fair representation of needs. The meeting concluded with consensus on the necessity of equitable distribution of development projects throughout all regions of Libya.
This parliamentary dialogue marks a significant step toward enhancing infrastructure and supporting post-conflict reconstruction efforts, underlining the need for transparency and balanced implementation in the upcoming years.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition.
Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
