Libyan Parliament Speaker Ageela Saleh has received the Ambassador of the Republic of India to Libya, Hifzur Rahman, for talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with particular emphasis on development and reconstruction projects across the country.
The meeting was held at the Speaker’s office in the eastern city of Al Qubbah and was attended by members of the official delegation accompanying the Indian ambassador. Discussions covered the overall state of Libyan-Indian relations and explored ways to expand cooperation in a manner that serves the shared interests of both nations.
According to officials familiar with the talks, the two sides reviewed opportunities for partnership in Libya’s ongoing development and reconstruction programmes, as the country seeks to rebuild infrastructure and revitalise key sectors after years of instability. The discussions also addressed potential cooperation in several strategic fields of mutual interest, including construction, energy, health services, and technical capacity building.
Speaker Ageela Saleh highlighted the role of the Libyan House of Representatives as the country’s elected legislative authority and stressed the importance of engaging international partners that can contribute to stability, economic recovery, and sustainable development. He underlined Libya’s interest in benefiting from India’s experience in large-scale development projects and human resource development.
For his part, Ambassador Hifzur Rahman reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening ties with Libya and supporting efforts aimed at reconstruction and economic cooperation. He expressed his country’s readiness to explore practical avenues for collaboration that would benefit both peoples and enhance long-term relations.
The meeting follows a decision by the Indian government on 28 November to appoint Rahman as its ambassador to Libya, after he previously served as India’s envoy to Chad. His appointment came after the reopening of the Indian embassy in Tripoli, marking a renewed diplomatic presence and signalling New Delhi’s intention to re-engage more actively with Libya.
Observers say the renewed diplomatic contacts reflect growing international interest in Libya’s reconstruction phase and the potential for broader cooperation as the country works to consolidate stability and revive its economy.