Libya and Palestine agree to form a joint committee for bilateral cooperation

Tripoli, October 12, 2026 (LANA) – A Libyan-Palestinian meeting was held today, Monday, in Tripoli to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and develop areas of joint cooperation. The meeting resulted in an agreement to form a joint Libyan-Palestinian committee to follow up on cooperation and consolidate ties between the two countries.

This took place during a meeting between the official in charge of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, and the Palestinian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The meeting addressed the activation of the memorandum on political consultation signed between the two countries and the enhancement of coordination and consultation mechanisms between the two foreign ministries, aiming to develop bilateral relations and serve mutual interests.

Both sides affirmed their commitment to implementing the agreements reached and to continuing coordination and consultation to bolster joint cooperation between the two brotherly nations.