Benghazi – Sunday, April 26, 2026 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Libyan Government has announced the completion of the final arrangements for the opening of the Consulate General of the Republic of Chad in the city of Benghazi, in preparation for its official inauguration in the coming period. This step reflects the strength of bilateral relations between the two countries and their mutual commitment to enhancing joint cooperation. The Ministry affirmed that the opening of the consulate represents a qualitative shift in the trajectory of Libyan-Chadian relations, embodying a direction toward elevating them to a more effective partnership that serves shared interests and contributes to supporting regional stability. It further explained that the upcoming consulate will play a pivotal role as a diplomatic and economic platform by facilitating consular services, promoting trade and investment exchange, and expanding areas of coordination between the two countries across various sectors. This move comes within the framework of the openness policy pursued by the Libyan state to strengthen its diplomatic presence and consolidate relations with neighboring countries, in a way that reinforces the foundations of sustainable cooperation and serves the priorities of development and stability.