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Japan confirms its support for Libya's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council and is considering reopening its consular section in Tripoli.

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Tripoli, August 6, 2026 (LANA) – Japan affirmed its support for Libya's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-2029 term, expressing its readiness to continue coordination and consultation with the Libyan side to ensure the success of this endeavor. This came during official talks that also addressed the reopening of the consular section of the Japanese Embassy in Tripoli.

This occurred during a meeting on Wednesday between Hassan Rabha, Director of the Department of Asian and Australian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Onishi Yohei, Parliamentary Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is currently visiting Tripoli. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and develop partnerships in the political, economic, and investment fields.

They also discussed the possibility of reopening the consular section of the Japanese Embassy in Tripoli in preparation for resuming consular services, primarily the issuance of visas to Libyan citizens, which would facilitate travel and enhance communication between the two countries.

The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the high-level Libyan economic delegation's visit to Japan from July 7-10, 2026, headed by the Minister of Oil and Gas, and including the Minister of Economy and Trade, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation, and several heads of economic institutions. The meeting discussed the understandings reached with Japanese officials, financial and economic institutions, and companies, as well as the outcomes of the Second Libyan-Japanese Economic Forum. Emphasis was placed on the importance of building upon these results to strengthen economic and investment cooperation.

The meeting also addressed developing cooperation in the fields of energy, investment, infrastructure, reconstruction, capacity building, education and training, and digital transformation. Furthermore, it discussed enhancing cooperation with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, in order to support development programs and the exchange of expertise between the two countries.

Both sides stressed the importance of continuing political coordination and consultation, exchanging views on regional and international issues of common interest, and strengthening cooperation in international forums. They also emphasized the need for continued communication between relevant institutions and for following up on the implementation of the outcomes of meetings and reciprocal visits, translating them into practical programs and projects that contribute to expanding the horizons of partnership between Libya and Japan, according to a statement published on the official page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity.

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