Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering friendly relations with Libya, emphasizing the importance of continued engagement and dialogue.
The premier met a high-level delegation from Libya at the Prime Minister’s House. It included Libyan Prime Minister Osama Saad Hamad, Libyan Arab Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Khalifa Abu-al-Qasim Haftar and Deputy Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar and Field Marshal Asim Munir were also present during the meeting.
In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral relations. It said the meeting reflected the shared desire to enhance cooperation in areas of common concern and to promote peace, stability, and development at the regional and international levels.
The Libyan leadership appreciated Pakistan’s role in regional peace and expressed interest in expanding collaboration between the two countries. The meeting concluded with an understanding to maintain close contact and explore avenues for future cooperation.
A day earlier, the Libyan military chief had called on Field Marshal Asim Munir at General Headquarters (GHQ), according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). It said both sides had exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular focus on security dynamics in respective regions and professional cooperation.