On Tuesday, the Director General of the Libyan Reconstruction and Development Fund, Belgassem Haftar, met with House of Representatives Speaker Ageela Saleh to present detailed explanations regarding the fund’s proposed budget and long-term development strategy. The meeting took place at Saleh’s residence in the city of Qubba.
According to Saleh’s media office, Haftar outlined the fund’s budget framework along with its sustainable development plan for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027.
The discussion followed a separate session held on Monday between Haftar and members of a parliamentary committee tasked with reviewing the fund’s financial and operational plans. The committee was formed under Resolution No. 1 of 2025.
During the meeting, Saleh expressed appreciation for Haftar’s efforts and praised the work of the Reconstruction Fund team. He voiced confidence in their ability to deliver on national priorities through a coordinated program of reconstruction and development across various Libyan cities and regions.
Parliamentarian Saleh Afhema, a member of the committee, confirmed that the group reached an agreement with Haftar to include feedback from representatives of all electoral districts in the final version of the fund’s budget and plan.
The committee session also included Hatem Al-Araibi, the fund’s project director, and was held at the House of Representatives headquarters in Benghazi.
The discussions come amid growing political tension surrounding the parliamentary session held on June 3 in Benghazi, during which lawmakers unanimously approved the Reconstruction Fund’s development budget.
Shortly afterward, 115 members of parliament submitted a formal request challenging the legality of the vote, arguing that key procedures were not followed before the approval.
Despite the dispute, the fund continues to function under Haftar’s leadership and is moving forward with its mandate to implement major reconstruction projects across Libya.
