Within the framework of strengthening bilateral cooperation relations between Libya and Japan, Libya’s Tripoli based Acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel Sadig, received, yesterday, the Ambassador of Japan to Libya, Shimura Izuru, in the presence of the First and Second Secretaries of the Embassy, and with the participation of the International Cooperation and Information Office at the Ministry.
Sadeg’s upcoming visit to Japan
During the meeting, the two sides discussed the arrangements for Abdel Sadig’s upcoming visit to Japan, which includes meetings with government agencies concerned with energy, where the importance of this visit in opening new horizons for partnership and cooperation between the two countries was emphasized.
Pipeline development projects, training and investment opportunities for Japanese companies
The meeting held an in-depth discussion on the possibility of cooperation with leading Japanese companies, especially in the implementation of oil and gas pipeline development projects, as well as opportunities for cooperation in the field of training and capacity building of Libyan cadres, in a way that contributes to supporting development paths and developing institutional performance.
An official invitation to the Japanese side to visit Libya and explore the investment opportunities available in the energy sector, was also extended.
Japan’s experience in hydrogen and solar technology
The Minister expressed the Ministry’s interest in Japan’s distinguished experience in the fields of renewable energy, especially with regard to hydrogen and solar energy technology, stressing that Libya seeks to diversify energy sources and achieve sustainability in this vital sector.
The Minister will participate in the TICAD 9 conference in Yokohama, which is one of the most important international platforms to enhance cooperation between African countries and Japan, within the framework of the Ministry’s vision to expand strategic partnerships and achieve sustainable development in Libya.
