Acting FM Al-Baour pushes forward Libya–Spain cooperation

Libya’s Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, met on Wednesday with Spanish Ambassador Javier Lara to discuss deepening bilateral ties between Tripoli and Madrid.

The meeting, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in the capital, was also attended by Abu Bakr Al-Taweel, Director of the European Affairs Department. Discussions centered on expanding cooperation across key sectors and aligning future initiatives with the shared interests of both countries.

Al-Baour praised Spain’s continued diplomatic engagement in Libya and acknowledged its support for the UN-led political process. He reaffirmed the Government of National Unity’s commitment to building stronger economic and political partnerships with Madrid.

Ambassador Lara expressed Spain’s readiness to strengthen cooperation and contribute to Libya’s efforts toward political stability and development. He reiterated Spain’s interest in maintaining close diplomatic coordination as Libya seeks to restore institutional unity and attract international investment.

The meeting comes amid ongoing outreach by the Foreign Ministry to strengthen engagement with accredited diplomatic missions and foster broader international cooperation.