Benghazi – Saad Hassan Bakkar, Director of the Asia and Australia Affairs Department at Libya’s Foreign Ministry, met Sunday with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Libya, Mumtaz Hussain Sakr, and his delegation to discuss strengthening ties between the two countries.
The meeting covered preparations to open a consulate for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Benghazi in the coming days. The discussions also included prospects for political and economic cooperation and expanding contact between relevant authorities.
Both sides addressed the regulation of Pakistani labor in Libya and coordinated efforts to combat irregular migration, in line with national laws and international commitments while respecting human rights.
Ambassador Sakr thanked the Foreign Ministry for its reception and coordination. He praised the improved security, stability, and progress in areas controlled by the Libyan government, and commended the general command of the armed forces for its efforts.