Western Region Experts Foundation organizes dialogue session in Zawiya to discuss challenges of Libyan national security.
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Zawiya, January 3, 2026 – The Western Region Experts Foundation for Stability and Development organized an extensive dialogue session today, Saturday, at the Professional Competency Enhancement Center in the city of Zawiya. The session was dedicated to examining the reality of Libyan national security and the challenges it faces in light of the current security, political, and social conditions in the country.
The session featured an analytical presentation addressing the most prominent internal and external challenges, highlighting their direct impacts on the stability of the state and its institutions.
It was emphasized that adopting a scientific methodology and integrated institutional planning is necessary to address these challenges.
A number of experts and specialists in the fields of security, politics, economics, and development participated in the session. They enriched the discussion with interventions focusing on the importance of activating the role of national institutions, enhancing partnerships with official bodies, and formulating practical visions and proposals that contribute to supporting stability and achieving sustainable development.
At the conclusion of the session, it was affirmed that such dialogue events will continue to be organized, based on the belief that establishing national security forms the solid foundation for building a stable state, and that responsible and professional dialogue is an effective tool for confronting current challenges.
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Zawiya
A zawiya is a Sufi religious lodge or school commonly found across North and West Africa, historically serving as a center for spiritual retreat, Islamic education, and community gatherings. These sites often developed around the tomb of a saintly founder, becoming important hubs for religious and social life within Sufi brotherhoods.
Western Region Experts Foundation for Stability and Development
The Western Region Experts Foundation for Stability and Development is a Chinese organization focused on research and policy advice concerning the development and social stability of China’s western regions. It was established to support national strategies for regional development, drawing on expert analysis to address economic and social challenges in these areas.
Professional Competency Enhancement Center
The Professional Competency Enhancement Center is a modern institution designed to provide advanced training and skill development for professionals across various industries. Its history is rooted in the growing global emphasis on continuous education and workforce adaptation to technological and economic changes.
Libyan
Libya is a country in North Africa with a rich history that includes ancient Phoenician, Greek, and Roman settlements, most notably at the UNESCO site of Leptis Magna. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951 and was later ruled by Muammar Gaddafi from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. Its cultural heritage is deeply tied to both its Berber roots and its historical role in the Mediterranean and Arab worlds.
