Islamabad, February 3, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to fostering friendly and cooperative relations with Libya during a meeting with a high-level Libyan delegation at the Prime Minister’s House.
The Libyan delegation was led by Prime Minister Dr. Osama Saad Hamad and included 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 Ishaq Dar, along with Chief of Defence Staff and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, were present during the discussions.
According to official sources, both sides exchanged views on matters of mutual interest and emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations. The meeting reflected a shared desire to enhance cooperation in areas of common concern and to promote peace, stability, and development at regional and international levels.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted Pakistan’s commitment to continued engagement and dialogue with Libya, while the Libyan leadership expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s role and interest in expanding collaboration between the two countries. The meeting concluded with an understanding to maintain close contact and explore avenues for future cooperation.
The engagement follows the recent signing of a more than $4 billion arms deal between Pakistan and Libya, with both sides pledging to continue professional cooperation and coordination on regional security dynamics, according to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
