Amman:Ashraf Al-Taib, the Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met with Roderico C. Atienza, Chargé d'Affaires of the Philippine Embassy in Libya, to explore ways to strengthen and develop relations between the two countries.
According to Libyan News Agency, the meeting focused on various joint cooperation files, including the regulation of the Filipino workforce in Libya. Both parties highlighted the importance of expediting a memorandum of understanding to ensure proper recruitment and protection of workers' rights. Discussions also extended to potential collaborations in health, oil, energy, and economic investment sectors.
The meeting underscored the significance of activating existing agreements and memoranda of understanding across all fields. Furthermore, both sides discussed organizing reciprocal visits and cultural events, especially in light of the upcoming 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Libya and the Philippines, to be celebrated on November 17, 2026.
At the conclusion, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing coordination and consultation to advance their bilateral relations and mutual interests.