Tripoli, January 1, 2026 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity expressed its deep concern regarding the events in the Taiwan Strait, due to the threat they pose to international peace and security, and the potential repercussions that could affect the stability of the wider Indian and Pacific Ocean basins region.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Ministry reaffirmed its adherence to the One-China principle and categorically rejects any form of interference in the internal affairs of nations, in support of national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to bolster regional and international security and stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation emphasized its commitment to the choice of peace and stability as fundamental pillars for achieving security and prosperity on a global scale.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, Italians, and others, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its old city, the medina, is a UNESCO World Heritage site containing historic architecture from these various eras.
Taiwan Strait
The Taiwan Strait is a body of water separating mainland China and the island of Taiwan, serving as a crucial international shipping lane. Historically, it has been a significant geographical and political boundary, with its status central to cross-strait relations since the end of the Chinese Civil War in 1949.
Indian Ocean
The Indian Ocean is the world’s third-largest ocean, bounded by Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Southern Ocean. It has been a critical region for trade and cultural exchange for millennia, historically serving as the center of vast networks like the Indian Ocean trade routes that connected civilizations from East Africa to Southeast Asia.
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the world’s largest and deepest ocean, covering more than 60 million square miles. It was named by the explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1520 for its seemingly calm waters, though it has a long history of human migration, trade, and cultural exchange across its many islands and surrounding continents.
