Libyan-Russian meeting to expand institutional cooperation
LIBYA – A delegation from the Libyan House of Representatives comprising Abdulnasser Al-Naas, Mohamed Douma and Muftah Attia Al-Shaari discussed developing cooperation between Libya and Russia in the parliamentary, cultural, educational, scientific and economic fields during a meeting on Friday with Dmitry Savelyev, first deputy chairman of the International Affairs Committee of the Russian State Duma.
Meeting at Savelyev’s invitation
The meeting was held at the invitation of Savelyev, who is also director-general of the Centre for People’s Diplomacy, and was attended by Munther Faraj Milad, director-general of the Libyan Centre for Local Cultures, which is affiliated to the Libyan Government’s Ministry of Culture and Arts.
Libyan Centre for Local Cultures and the Russian House in Benghazi
The participants discussed opportunities for cooperation between the Libyan Centre for Local Cultures and the Russian House in Benghazi, which is affiliated to the Centre for People’s Diplomacy, including educational and cultural programmes and initiatives, the exchange of expertise and closer ties between the two peoples.
Al-Naas calls for broader parliamentary relations
Al-Naas stressed the importance of expanding Libyan-Russian relations, parliamentary cooperation and partnerships that support stability and development, emphasising the need to develop communication between institutions in the cultural, scientific, educational and economic fields.
Al-Shaari stresses the exchange of expertise
Muftah Attia Al-Shaari stressed the need to strengthen cooperation in the parliamentary, economic, scientific and cultural sectors and to build sustainable relations based on mutual interests and understanding.
Douma recalls more than 70 years of relations
Mohamed Douma thanked the Russian official for his warm welcome, pointing to the historic relations between Libya and Russia, which stretch back more than 70 years, and calling for them to be built on to expand the partnership.
Information exchange and trust between institutions
The participants stressed the importance of exchanging objective information and constructive dialogue to build trust and understanding, while Savelyev expressed confidence in the ability of the Centre for People’s Diplomacy and the Russian House in Benghazi to strengthen human and cultural ties and establish a long-term partnership between the two countries.
