According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ozora received a courtesy call from the Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of Libya to Japan on October 28, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. for about 30 minutes.
At the start of the meeting, the Parliamentary Vice-Minister noted the recent increase in high-level visits between the two countries and welcomed progress in cooperation in the field of peacebuilding. The Parliamentary Vice-Minister also expressed hopes of building cooperative relations in maritime affairs as well as in health and education. On the economic side, the Japanese side said it wished to strengthen coordination toward holding an economic forum and other initiatives in order to further expand cooperation.
In response, the Chargé d'Affaires welcomed the increase in high-level exchanges and expressed a desire to develop cooperation with Japan across a wide range of fields, including the economy, health and education. The two sides agreed to work more closely together toward next year's 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and to further strengthen bilateral ties.
Key points
- The Japanese side welcomed the progress of cooperation in peacebuilding
- Hopes were expressed for cooperation in maritime affairs, as well as in health and education, fields close to people's daily lives
- Both sides agreed to deepen relations ahead of next year's 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Why This News Deserves Attention
Alongside peacebuilding, the meeting touched on cooperation in health and education. Fields that support people's health and learning are themes that feel close to home for citizens and NGOs interested in international cooperation.
Next year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. This announcement offers a useful reference point for following how relations between the two countries develop.
Staff comments
Minato AobaResearch
“What caught my attention was that, along with peacebuilding, health and education came up as areas for cooperation with Libya. Support for people's health and learning is probably something local people can feel directly as changes in their daily lives.”
Sophie HiroseWriting and translation
“I agree with Aoba that cooperation people can feel in their daily lives matters. I was drawn to the fact that next year marks the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. A milestone year could be a good chance to help people in Japan learn about a faraway country.”
Mako JozenjiProofreading and verification
“Hearing you both, I felt that even diplomatic talks ultimately connect to people's everyday lives. I also find hope in the increase in high-level visits. Meeting and talking, again and again, is what builds the foundation for cooperation.”
Editor-in-Chief’s comment
Ren DateEditor-in-Chief
“For many people in Japan, Libya may feel like a rather distant country. This meeting confirmed cooperation in fields that touch people's lives, such as peacebuilding, health and education.
Next year is the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations. We encourage you to keep an eye on what kinds of cooperation take shape as this milestone approaches.”