P-Libya bilateral relations were established since independence in December 1951; remained mostly friendly and bonded throughout their history as both countries share similar religious identities and cultural links, particularly their Islamic heritage
State of Libya has a prominent place in Pakistan’s policy for African region and both States are committed to broaden and deepen bilateral relations across all sectors of common interests
The volume of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Libya stands at approximately US$ 19 million for 2022/2023.
Pakistan and Libya have historic ties in defense sector. Pakistan has been providing military training courses to the Libyan officers from aviation, infantry and technical fields. Our military institutions still offer several courses to the Libyan government for its military staff.
Libya and Pakistan have generally supported each other's candidatures in various multilateral forums, including the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Pakistani community in Libya (approximately 6000 in number) is actively engaged in Libyan life and contributing positively in socio-economic development of Libya.
Pakistan is one of the few countries running Embassy Schools at Tripoli and Benghazi, which is appreciated by the local authorities as majority of Libyan students are benefitting. Their meaningful contribution is promoting goodwill.
Pakistan and Libya have robust cultural and people to people ties. In order to promote the cultural ties between Pakistan and Libya further, Pakistan Embassy in Tripoli regularly collaborates with the Libyan Ministry of Culture &Knowledge Development for organizing cultural exhibitions and for enhancing cooperation in Pakistani and Libyan handicrafts, arts, textile embroidery and cuisines exchanges.