Benghazi – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Libyan Government, Abdulhadi Al-Hweij, affirmed that organizing specialized lectures at the Institute of Diplomatic Studies is a qualitative addition for students and new diplomatic attachés. He explained that a thorough understanding of the realities in the Arab, Maghreb, African, and Mediterranean regions is an urgent necessity for any diplomat, helping them to think in innovative and unconventional ways.
This came during a lecture organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Thursday morning for students of the Institute of Diplomatic Studies, titled “Autonomy as a Horizon for Resolving the Conflict in the Sahara.” The lecture was delivered by former Moroccan minister and politician, Mohammed Nabil Benabdallah, who, in his address, reviewed the colonial stages the Kingdom of Morocco went through before its independence in 1956, the division of its lands between French and Spanish colonialism, and Rabat’s efforts to reclaim the occupied territories.
He also called on the students to adopt strategic thinking and be open to regional and international experiences.
In a statement to the Libyan News Agency, Al-Hweij added that the Ministry is keen on organizing weekly lectures at the Institute, hosting local lecturers weekly and international ones—including former ministers and ambassadors—monthly. This is to exchange expertise and experiences on pivotal files and issues, including the Palestinian cause, the situation in the Maghreb region, and global challenges.
In his opening speech, he revealed that next week will feature a meeting with Libya’s representative to the International Criminal Court as part of this lecture series.
The lecture was attended by the Moroccan Consul in Benghazi, representatives from the Anti-Corruption Authority of the House of Representatives, and a number of officials, diplomats, and human rights advocates, as well as the Institute’s students.