The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Libyan government received, at its headquarters in Benghazi, His Excellency the Bangladeshi Ambassador, Major General Abu Al-Hasanat Mohammed Khair Al-Bashar, and his accompanying delegation, as part of efforts to enhance cooperation between Libya and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. This meeting reaffirms the keenness of His Excellency Dr. Abdelhadi Al-Hwaij, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, to strengthen partnerships in political, economic, and consular fields, in line with the efforts of the Libyan government and the General Command of the Libyan Arab Armed Forces to support foreign communities and facilitate conditions for expatriate workers in the country. An expanded meeting was held, with participation from: Libyan Side: Mr. Mansour Boujanat, Director of the Consular Affairs Department Mr. Haitham Al-Keeb, Director of the Asia and Australia Department Mr. Bassim Al-Suwa’i, Director of the General Protocol Department Mr. Mohammed Al-Arfi, Head of the Communities Division Mr. Amjad Al-Werfali, Director of the Media Office at the Ministry Bangladeshi Side: His Excellency Major General Abu Al-Hasanat, Ambassador Mr. Mohammed Russel, First Secretary Mr. Shahab Uddin, Secretary to the Ambassador The meeting addressed a number of shared issues, including the situation of the Bangladeshi community in Libya and ways to enhance the consular services provided to them. Discussions also covered procedures for repatriating some members of the community in coordination with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). In addition, both sides reviewed opportunities for cooperation with the Reconstruction and Development Fund and the National Development Authority, as well as potential partnerships with Libyan companies—not only in recruiting workers, but also in benefiting from the diverse expertise, skills, and industries of Bangladesh. The Bangladeshi side also expressed its desire to open a consulate in Benghazi—an initiative welcomed by the Libyan government in light of the growing number of Bangladeshi nationals residing in the country and the need to facilitate their consular procedures and services. This step represents an important milestone in strengthening bilateral relations and opening new horizons for cooperation between the two friendly countries.