"Unprecedented Meeting: Israeli and Libyan Foreign Ministers Bridge Diplomatic Gap"

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen met with his Libyan counterpart Najla Mangoush in Italy, marking a historic first for the two countries that lack formal diplomatic relations. The meeting is part of Israel's efforts to expand its circle of peace and normalization with countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Cohen emphasized the potential for cooperation in various areas, including agriculture and water technology, and discussed the importance of preserving the heritage of Libyan Jewry. While this is the first official meeting at the foreign ministerial level, there have been previous reports of high-level communications between Israeli and Libyan officials.