Libya and Russia have held talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in the oil and gas sector. Khalifa Rajab Abdul Sadiq, Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, met with the Russian Ambassador to Libya, Aidar Aganin, in Tripoli on Monday. The meeting explored partnership opportunities, technical and investment coordination, and ways to develop Libya’s energy sector. According to a statement from Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas, the talks were intended to serve the mutual interests of both countries. These efforts aim to support production stability, improve sector efficiency, and enhance the role of oil and gas in the national economy.

Source: Libya Observer January 20, 2026 11:26 UTC