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Al-Aqouri meets with a delegation from the Deutsche (GIZ)

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Benghazi, October 22, 2026 (LANA) – Yousef Ibrahim Al-Aqouri, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Committee of the House of Representatives, met on Thursday with a delegation from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The discussion focused on ways to develop partnerships and technical cooperation, support development in Libya, and leverage international expertise to improve services and strengthen the capacities of local institutions and municipalities.

The delegation included GIZ Regional Director Ariana Burgstedt, Executive Director Yvonne Braun, Municipal Support Project Manager Rani Daoud, GIZ Libya Director Diaa Bohadra, and the head of the Benghazi office, Saad Al-Saiti. The meeting was also attended by the Committee Secretary, Hassan Al-Darsi, and Committee staff member Wael Mohammed Al-Ashibi.

Al-Aqouri received a briefing on the key programs and projects currently being implemented by GIZ in Libya. Both sides discussed areas of technical cooperation and the potential for utilizing international expertise to support various sectors, with the aim of improving the quality of services provided to citizens and enhancing the performance of local institutions.

The meeting also addressed the obstacles and challenges facing the implementation of GIZ’s programs and projects in Libya, as well as their impact on operational progress and the achievement of desired objectives. Emphasis was placed on the importance of strengthening coordination with relevant authorities, identifying appropriate solutions to overcome difficulties, ensuring the continuity of projects, and delivering tangible results. The two sides emphasized the importance of supporting municipalities with technical and advisory expertise, enhancing their capacity to carry out their mandates, and improving the services provided to citizens across various regions—all while taking into account the specific needs and development priorities of each area.

The meeting also explored leveraging international expertise to support the House of Representatives in areas such as renewable energy, waste management, climate change, sustainable development, and the promotion of decentralization. Furthermore, discussions covered the development of specialized capacity-building programs and the expansion of cooperation with academic institutions and scientific research centers.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides underscored the need for continued coordination to further develop partnerships and address challenges hindering the implementation of programs and projects. This effort aims to enhance the effectiveness of cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and support development initiatives across various regions of Libya.

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