Prime Minister of the Libyan Parliament-designate government, Osama Hammad, officially inaugurated the new Libyan consulate in Minsk, Belarus, on Thursday, marking a significant step in strengthening diplomatic relations between Libya and Belarus.
The opening ceremony was attended by Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktar Karankevich, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lukashevich, and senior officials from the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Libya’s Consul in Minsk, Abdelkhaleq Al-Khafifi, welcomed the Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation, along with members of the Libyan diplomatic mission, consulate staff, and other diplomats based in Belarus.
During the event, Prime Minister Hammad praised the consulate staff for their efforts in representing Libya and urged them to continue enhancing their diplomatic work to reflect Libya’s true image abroad. He emphasized that effective diplomacy is essential for advancing Libya’s foreign relations and achieving the country’s strategic goals.
Hammad also held discussions with Consul Al-Khafifi to review the challenges facing the consulate. He pledged full governmental support to ensure the consulate can efficiently serve the Libyan community in Belarus, particularly students and patients, promising that the government would provide all necessary services to meet their needs.
This diplomatic step is part of the Libyan government’s broader strategy to expand its international partnerships and reinforce cooperation with friendly countries. The opening of the Libyan consulate in Minsk comes shortly after Belarus opened its consulate in Benghazi, signaling a deepening of bilateral relations.
Both governments see the opening of consulates as a foundation for stronger collaboration in trade, education, healthcare, and other key sectors. The move highlights Libya’s efforts to expand its diplomatic presence abroad while fostering closer ties with regional and international partners.
