Madar (Benghazi) - Osama Hammad, head of the Libyan government designated by the House of Representatives, received Niger's Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine and his delegation in Benghazi on Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Libyan state news agency LANA reported.
The Nigerien delegation included the chief of general staff of Niger's armed forces and several service chiefs of staff, the agency said.
Niger's prime minister stressed his country's wish to develop its relations with Libya and strengthen bilateral cooperation in the common interest of both countries, the same source said.
Hammad welcomed the delegation "to their second country, Libya", stressing the deep fraternal ties between the two countries and the importance of the visit for cooperation and coordination.
According to the government's official page, the meeting focused on developing bilateral relations. The agency did not report any agreements or give details of the length or programme of the visit.
