Local News: Political News
Libya will chair the Council of Ministers of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) starting in January 2026.
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Tripoli, December 14, 2025 (LANA) – Acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdul-Sadiq, participated in the 115th meeting of the Council of Ministers of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC), held today in Kuwait, with the participation of ministers from member states.The meeting emphasized the continuation of efforts to develop and restructure OAPEC, launching its new identity as the "Arab Energy Organization," which will enhance its regional role and keep pace with global transformations in the... Read more
Tripoli will host the fourth edition of the Libya Energy and Economy Summit (LEES) in late January.
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Tripoli, December 14, 2025 (LANA) – The capital, Tripoli, will host the fourth edition of the Libya Energy and Economy Summit (LEES) from January 24 to 26, 2026.The Ministry of Oil of the Government of National Unity stated that the summit will bring together business leaders, ministers, policymakers, service providers, and renewable energy companies to advance Libya's energy sector and explore new opportunities for cooperation and growth.The summit aims to strengthen strategic, ... Read more
The Minister of Planning chairs the meeting of the Steering and Technical Committee to discuss joint development projects with the United Nations.
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Tripoli, December 11, 2025 (LANA) – The Steering and Technical Committee for the Cooperation Framework with the United Nations to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals held a meeting today, Thursday, at the Ministry of Planning. The meeting was chaired by the Minister of Planning in the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Yousef Al-Zaidani, and included representatives from the Office of the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations.The Ministry stated on its official page that the... Read more
The (5+5) Joint Military Commission affirms its commitment to implementing the ceasefire and its support for the UN mission's efforts to advance the political process.
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Tripoli, December 11, 2025 (LANA) – The Joint Military Commission (5+5) affirmed its commitment to the full implementation of the ceasefire and its support for the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to advance the political process, including holding general elections and building unified state institutions that meet the aspirations of the Libyan people.According to a statement issued by UNSMIL, this affirmation came during a workshop organized by the Mission and the Libya Programme at the Geneva... Read more
The electoral commission and the French foreign ministry are discussing ways to enhance technical cooperation to ensure the success of the upcoming elections.
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Tripoli, December 11, 2025 (LANA) – The Chairman of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Sayeh, received Alexi Andres, Assistant Director of the North Africa and Middle East Department at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, at the HNEC headquarters in Tripoli on Thursday. The French Ambassador to Libya, Thierry Vallat, accompanied Mr. Andres.The meeting focused on the latest preparations for the electoral process in the country, particularly the municipal council elections (third group, 2025),... Read more
