House Speaker tours the Benghazi International Book Fair
LIBYA – Speaker of the House of Representatives Salehin Abdulnabi, accompanied by the House’s Second Deputy Speaker, Misbah Douma, has visited the fifth Benghazi International Book Fair, being held on the grounds of the National Library as part of the “Benghazi, Arab Capital of Culture 2026” programme.
Welcomed by fair and library officials
The delegation was received by Khaled Al-Mahjoub, head of the fair’s Higher Committee, general supervisor Bashir Al-Najeh and National Library Director-General Saleh Al-Shalmani, on a visit aimed at supporting the culture, publishing and book sector.
The National Library and cultural heritage
Abdulnabi voiced his support for the cultural sector and the National Library, stressing its importance as a cultural heritage that must be preserved and made available to future generations.
He said culture helps build awareness and spread knowledge, and that books remain one of the most important ways of acquainting new generations with their history and cultural heritage.
Intellectuals, publishers and international participation
The Speaker called for greater attention to books, intellectuals and publishers and for recognition of their contribution to enriching cultural life and encouraging reading, saying that supporting cultural institutions widens access to sources of knowledge for readers and researchers.
He praised the broad international participation in the fair and the presence of Libyan publishing houses, describing them as a reflection of the fair’s standing and cultural importance.
