Aqilah Saleh discusses controversial 69 billion budget with Belqasim Haftar
The committee, established by the HoR, had met with Belqasim Haftar on Monday to review the budget and development plan.
They agreed to document observations from MPs across various electoral districts and stressed the importance of fair distribution of development throughout Libya.
Earlier, on June 2, the HoR debated a proposed 69 billion Libyan dinar budget for the Reconstruction Fund, chaired by Belqasim Haftar, covering three years with 23 billion dinars allocated annually.
The session included heated exchanges but ended with an agreement to form a committee to monitor the budget. Tags: Aqilah Saleh Belgasem Haftar Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund
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