Abdulhadi Al-Hwaij, Libya’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the eastern-based government, chaired the first official meeting with national insurance companies to discuss mechanisms for regulating medical insurance coverage for foreign residents in Libya.
The meeting took place at the ministry headquarters in Benghazi and was attended by a specialised committee formed by the minister to oversee the foreign medical insurance file.
During the opening session, Al-Hwaij stressed the importance of organising residency procedures and strengthening public health regulations concerning foreigners residing in Libya. He said the initiative forms part of broader efforts to improve governance and monitor the health conditions of foreign nationals inside the country.
Discussions focused on mechanisms for implementing medical insurance requirements for foreigners seeking residency permits in accordance with Libyan national laws and regulations. Officials said the proposed framework aims to ensure adequate insurance coverage while reinforcing public health oversight.
The minister also emphasised the need for foreign companies operating in Libya to work directly with Libyan national insurance firms, in line with applicable legislation and regulatory frameworks. He said the measure would strengthen the domestic insurance sector and reinforce legal compliance across commercial activities involving foreign entities.
Al-Hwaij further noted that national insurance companies wishing to participate in the programme must meet all legal and technical requirements before being approved by the ministry’s designated committee.
He called on interested companies to submit formal proposals and service offers for review as authorities move toward implementing the new system.
The discussions come amid wider efforts by eastern Libyan authorities to regulate foreign labour, residency procedures and healthcare services, particularly as Libya continues to host large numbers of migrant workers and foreign employees across several sectors.
