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Libya Review
03-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Libyan PM Osama Hammad Opens Libya's Consulate in Minsk
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. Tags: BelarusConsulatelibyaMinskPrime Minister
Libya Review
02-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Libyan Government Signs Multi-Sector Deals with Belarus
Libya's Prime Minister-designate, Osama Hammad, led a high-level delegation to Minsk on Wednesday, resulting in a series of strategic agreements with the Belarusian government. The deals were signed in a ceremony attended by Hammad, Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin, and cabinet ministers from both nations, marking a significant diplomatic expansion for Libya. These agreements, shared by Libya's temporary government on social media, cover a wide range of sectors critical to the country's post-conflict recovery. They address cooperation in health, internal security, agriculture, industry, technical education, and emergency services. According to officials, the new deals build on a memorandum of understanding signed in Benghazi in March. Earlier in the day, Osama Hammad met with Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Viktar Karankevich. The meeting included Sergei Beniraghi, the head of Belarus's national oil and gas investment agency, and senior representatives from both countries. Discussions focused on enhancing port infrastructure maintenance, with special attention to Libya's port of Tobruk, and exploring the feasibility of constructing a new oil refinery to strengthen Libya's petroleum sector and economy. In the industrial and technical education sectors, discussions were held with Belarusian institutions to engage in capacity building, workforce training, and knowledge transfer. Officials expressed mutual interest in establishing vocational training programs to enhance local technical skills, particularly in maintenance, engineering, and information technology. In healthcare, the agreements include technical support and exchanges to improve Libya's public health systems, with a potential focus on emergency response capabilities. Additional cooperation agreements in agriculture aim to modernize farming practices, improve food security, and reinforce supply chains. Tags: AgreementsBelaruslibyaLibyan PMReconstruction
Libya Review
01-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Libyan PM Osama Hammad Arrives in Belarus
Prime Minister of the Libyan Parliament-designate government, Osama Hammad, has paid an official visit to Belarus, accompanied by a senior delegation aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing previous agreements. The Libyan delegation included key figures such as General Secretary of the General Command, General Khairi Al-Tamimi, Deputy Head of Intelligence, Major General Suleiman Al-Abar, and ministers responsible for foreign affairs, interior, health, technical education, industry, agriculture, and communications. The Director of the National Development Authority also took part in the visit. Prime Minister Hammad and his delegation were received by Belarusian Prime Minister Viktor Karankevich and Chairman of the State Security Committee, General Ivan Tertel, alongside other senior officials from the Belarusian government. The visit follows a series of diplomatic exchanges aimed at implementing and expanding the agreements reached between the two countries in March. It also marks a step forward in activating the joint contact group, which is tasked with coordinating cooperation and ensuring the execution of bilateral accords. According to officials, discussions focused on deepening ties across sectors including industrial development, agriculture, health, education, and defence. Both sides emphasised the importance of mutual support and joint investment, particularly in infrastructure and technology, to benefit the long-term interests of both nations. The Libyan government described the visit as part of a broader diplomatic push to diversify international partnerships and reinforce Libya's presence in global economic and strategic spheres, especially through partnerships beyond the traditional Western allies. This high-level engagement reflects growing momentum in Libya's foreign policy under Hammad's leadership, aiming to strengthen state institutions and build international alliances during a period of political fragmentation. Tags: BelaruslibyaLibyan PMOsama HammadViktor Karankevich
Libya Review
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libyan PM Attends Police Academy Graduation Ceremony in Benghazi
Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad took part in a major graduation ceremony on Saturday in the eastern city of Benghazi, marking the commencement of the fourth class of cadets from the Higher Institute for Police Officers. The event was attended by Libya's Ministers of Interior and Defense, along with a number of senior officials, military commanders, and security leaders. The presence of top-level government and military figures underlined the significance of the occasion and the government's continued focus on supporting national security institutions. The ceremony featured impressive military displays and tactical field exercises by the newly graduated officers, showcasing their readiness, discipline, and the professional training they have undergone. These performances demonstrated the institute's role in preparing a new generation of officers to meet Libya's pressing security challenges. Prime Minister Hammad commended the graduates and reiterated his government's commitment to strengthening the country's internal security infrastructure. He praised the efforts of the security and defense ministries in maintaining stability, particularly in eastern Libya. The graduation comes at a time of ongoing efforts to rebuild and professionalize Libya's military and police institutions, amid regional tensions and internal divisions. The Libyan government-designate, led by Osama Hammad, continues to emphasize national unity and institutional development as part of its strategic goals. The Higher Institute for Police Officers in Benghazi plays a vital role in training and equipping officers to uphold law and order across the country. This latest batch of graduates is expected to be deployed across various sectors of the Libyan security apparatus. As Libya navigates a complex political landscape, such events serve as both a morale boost and a message of continuity for the country's law enforcement and defense sectors. Tags: benghazilibyaOsama HammadPolice Academy
Libya Observer
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Hammad government accuses UN mission of 'deliberately distorting' people's demands
The eastern-based interim government led by Osama Hamad responded to a UN mission statement on recent protests in Libya, accusing it of deliberately misrepresenting popular demands, making irresponsible accusations, and manipulating international opinion in a way that does not reflect the reality on the ground. The government said the protests were a natural expression of growing public anger over the UN mission's performance, which it claimed had failed to achieve tangible progress for over a decade and, intentionally or not, contributed to the complexity of Libya's crisis. In its statement, Hammad's government rejected what it called the mission's portrayal of the protests as a conspiracy or incitement to violence, stressing this depiction misrepresents the truth. It added that the UN mission's transgressions have become clear, especially in relation to state security, sovereignty, and direct interference in internal affairs. The government called on the mission to respect its mandate and refrain from overstepping its role. This response followed a UN statement expressing concern over alleged incitement by political figures encouraging protesters to engage in unlawful acts against the mission. The UN reaffirmed its full respect for the right to peaceful protest and its willingness to engage in a Libyan-led political process. The Hammad government urged the mission to maintain neutrality and professionalism and avoid undermining the legitimate demands of the Libyan people, while the UN continues monitoring developments closely. Tags: parallel Government UNSMIL protest
