EN.MUHAMMADIYAH.OR.ID, ZLITEN – The Special Sub-branch Board of Muhammadiyah in Zliten, Libya (PRIM Zliten) held a meeting with the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Tripoli on Thursday (5/11). The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and share updates on Muhammadiyah’s activities in Zliten.
The delegation was received by Dede Achmad Rifa’i, Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the Indonesian Embassy in Libya.
During the meeting, PRIM Zliten presented the outcomes of its 2nd Special Branch Deliberation (Musyranis), held on Thursday (24/9). The strategic forum produced several key decisions aimed at strengthening Muhammadiyah’s Islamic outreach and organizational activities at the international level.
Iftah Anugerah Ramadhan, the newly elected Chairperson of PRIM Zliten, explained that the conference had established a new leadership team. They have also outlined three main pillars for organizational development.
“These three pillars include the internationalization of Muhammadiyah and cadre development in Zliten, improving the quality of organizational administration, and strengthening and developing Muhammadiyah’s social enterprises and institutions (AUM),” he said.
The conference outcomes are currently being finalized in an official implementation document (Tanfidz). It will serve as a roadmap for Muhammadiyah’s programs and organizational direction in Zliten. The forum also discussed various opportunities and challenges facing PRIM Zliten in advancing Muhammadiyah’s internationalization mission in Libya.
Exploring Strategic Cooperation Between Indonesia and Libya
Beyond organizational developments, the meeting also provided platforms to explore strategic cooperation between institutions in Libya and Muhammadiyah in Indonesia. Potential areas of collaboration include education, the economy, and business development for entrepreneurs within the Muhammadiyah community.
In this regard, the Indonesian Embassy and PRIM Zliten are expected to serve as bridges between the two countries.
The embassy praised PRIM Zliten’s achievements, dedication, and progress. It also offered encouragement and support for Muhammadiyah’s activities in Zliten to continue growing and generating a broader positive impact.
As part of its efforts to promote progressive Islamic outreach globally, PRIM Zliten has prepared a series of events under the theme “Celebrating Tanwir and Muhammadiyah’s 114th Anniversary.” The series of events were scheduled to take place throughout November 2026 in Zliten.
The planned activities include community service and environmental improvement initiatives, a screening of a documentary about a Muhammadiyah figure, and a reception commemorating Muhammadiyah’s 114th anniversary.
The anniversary reception is planned in collaboration with the Muhammadiyah Special Branch in Libya (PCIM Libya). It will be held on Friday (November 20) at the grounds of the Indonesian Embassy.
Another key event in the series is a seminar introducing Muhammadiyah. This event will be held at Al-Asmarya Islamic University in Zliten, Libya.
Through the seminar, PRIM Zliten hopes to introduce the values of Islam Berkemajuan (Progressive Islam), which define Muhammadiyah’s movement, to a wider audience, including the public, academics, and members of Libya’s academic community.
The series of events also reflects PRIM Zliten’s efforts to expand its Islamic outreach, strengthen Muhammadiyah’s presence internationally, and build relationships and partnerships with various stakeholders in Libya.
