Libyan Presidential Council member, Abdullah al-Lafi, concluded his visit to the Japanese capital, Tokyo, along with the accompanying ministerial delegation.
The visit focused on enhancing cooperation between the two countries and encouraging the return of Japanese economic activities and companies to Libya.
In a statement on Saturday, the Presidential Council announced that al-Lafi wrapped up his visit with a meeting with the head of the African-Japanese Parliamentary Friendship Association and several members of the Japanese House of Representatives (HoR), accompanied by Libyan Member of Parliament (MP), Ayman Sif al-Nasr.
Discussions revolved around boosting cooperation between the two nations and encouraging the return of Japanese economic activities and companies to Libya.
Al-Lafi also met with the Head of Japan’s International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Akihiko Tanaka, the Japanese agency responsible for international cooperation and coordinating the Japanese government’s efforts, to provide support in building peace globally.
The Libyan delegation included the Minister of Oil and Gas in the Government of National Unity (GNU), Mohammed Aoun, and Acting Foreign Minister, Taher al-Baour.
The Japanese side affirmed its commitment to supporting peace-building efforts in Libya through the National Reconciliation project.
The meetings also included the President of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Atsushi Sunami, who emphasised providing technical and advisory support to Libya through the National Reconciliation project. The aim is achieving security and stability for the Libyan people.
In October, the Japanese government announced its intention to provide aid in the form of grants to those affected by the devastating floods in Libya.
In an official statement released by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the aid initiative is set to deliver essential daily necessities to the victims of the storm Daniel, which hit the eastern region of Libya.
This support will be channeled through the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Japan has pledged $3 million dollars in emergency assistance to those affected by the widespread flooding in Libya. The aid will be distributed through the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
On the 10th of September, a devastating storm swept through several eastern regions of Libya, notably the cities of Derna, Benghazi, Al-Bayda, Al-Marj, and Sousse. This resulted in significant destruction, and led to the loss of thousands of lives, injuries, and missing individuals.