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Libya Observer
2 days ago
- Business
- Libya Observer
Aqilah Saleh discusses controversial 69 billion budget with Belqasim Haftar
The Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Aqilah Saleh, has met with Belqasim Haftar, son of Khalifa Haftar and director of the Reconstruction Fund, to discuss the proposed budget for the fund and the development plan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, incorporating feedback from the parliamentary committee. 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
Libya Observer
4 days ago
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Saleh, Greek ambassador discuss path to ending political crisis
The Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR), Aguila Saleh, held talks on Monday with Greek Ambassador Nikolaos Garilidis to discuss recent developments and pathways to ending the long-standing political crisis in Libya. The meeting, which took place in Saleh's office in the eastern city of Al-Qubah, was also attended by Greek Consul General Agapios Kaloginoumis and the foreign minister of the parallel government. According to the HoR's media centre, discussions focused on advancing the stalled political process, with an emphasis on holding presidential and parliamentary elections and forming a unified government capable of overseeing a national vote. Greece expressed interest in supporting efforts aimed at stabilizing Libya and enhancing bilateral cooperation. News Tagged: Aqilah Saleh Greek Ambassador
Libya Observer
5 days ago
- Politics
- Libya Observer
House of Representatives rejects Libya's inclusion on US travel ban list
The Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee of the House of Representatives (HoR) issued a statement expressing its deep regret and dismay over the decision by the US President to include Libya on the list of countries whose citizens are banned from traveling to the US. The committee stressed that this decision lacks objective grounds and disregards the significant sacrifices made by the Libyan state and armed forces in confronting terrorist groups that were active in Libya and posed a threat to regional and international security, according to the statement. The committee highlighted the considerable efforts exerted by Libyan security agencies to stabilize the country, noting that the international community intervened in Libya in 2011 and then withdrew, leaving the country in chaos — making it unfair to place sole responsibility on Libya. The committee warned of the potential impact of the US decision on economic relations between the two countries, especially as Libya is in a reconstruction phase and is working to attract investors and experts across various fields. The statement called for a reconsideration of the US decision, while stressing the need for reciprocal treatment of US citizens in Libya, in order to safeguard mutual interests and the future of bilateral relations. Tags: Travel Ban USA House of Representatives
Libya Observer
10-06-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
Aguila and Hamad praise 'Belgasem Haftar's achievements'
Speaker of the House of Representatives (HoR) Aguila Saleh and the head of the parallel government Osama Hamad have praised the efforts of Belgasem Haftar, head of the Reconstruction and Development Fund, during a recent meeting. They highlighted the Fund's contributions to Libya's reconstruction efforts, describing its achievements as unprecedented. According to them, the Fund has played a significant role in creating job opportunities and driving a major urban development surge across numerous Libyan cities and regions. Earlier this month, the HoR approved a 69 billion Libyan dinar budget to expand the Fund's projects. This move comes despite warnings from the Central Bank of Libya about the country's ongoing financial crisis. News Tagged: Belgasem Haftar Aqilah Saleh
Libya Observer
02-06-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
HoR discusses adopting 69-billion-dinar budget for Belgassim Haftar's reconstruction fund
Libya's House of Representatives (HoR) has started discussing a proposed budget of 69 billion dinars over three years—23 billion annually—for the 'Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund,' which is headed by Belgassim Haftar, the son of Khalifa Haftar. The HoR session, held on Monday, was marked by verbal clashes between MPs Ezzedine Qweirib and Issa Al-Araibi. Qweirib called for a review of expenditures and better coordination with construction companies, while Al-Araibi denounced the criticism as obstructive 'grandstanding' in the face of what he described as the unstoppable 'reconstruction train.' MP Ali Bouzreiba also criticized the budget proposal, calling it vague and lacking in clarity. Following the heated exchanges, the live broadcast of the session was cut off. Later, the spokesperson for the House, Abdullah Bliheq, announced that the parliament had agreed in principle to draft the budget for the Reconstruction Fund, but requested clarifications and noted the importance of incorporating MPs' observations. Bliheq added that a parliamentary committee—with one representative from each electoral district—would be formed to meet with the fund's administration to ensure transparency in how the budget would be distributed across Libya's regions. He also noted the formation of a technical committee to study the Libya-Turkey agreement submitted by the parallel government in eastern Libya. Tags: House of Representatives Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund
