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Indian Embassy to resume visa issuance from Tripoli, sends more Libyans for training in India
via Libya Herald5 min read
The Indian Embassy in Tripoli will soon resume issuing visas for Libyans from Tripoli, a change from the previous arrangement where visas were issued from its Tunis Embassy. This development was announced following a meeting on May 5 between Ashraf Al-Taeb, Director of the International Cooperation Department at Libya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Hifzur Rahman Mohammed, Ambassador of India to Libya. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation and discussing bilateral issues. Additionally, both sides agreed to convene the Libyan-Indian Joint Committee in Tripoli this year at the ministerial level, preceded by a preparatory meeting of experts. The Indian Ambassador also mentioned an upcoming visit by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Libya with a high-level delegation to discuss bilateral, regional, and international matters. These steps follow India's increased capacity building cooperation with Libya, including sending 11 Libyan officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the Ministry of Justice for a two-week specialized IT training in Noida from May 6-19, 2026, under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation program. Previously, three Libyan officials from the Tripoli-based Ministry of Health were sent for a two-week specialized training program on Digital Health Innovations in Mohali from May 6-19, also under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation.
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