The Libya Ministry of Interior’s General Administration of Ports Security stressed that Tunisia must abide by the agreement of the Ras Ajdir border crossing.
In a press statement, the Libya Ministry of Interior said: “this agreement is based on the instructions of Minister, Khaled Al-Tijani regarding the follow-up of work at the Ras Jedir port. As well as the development of solutions to the problems and obstacles facing travellers at this vital port linking Libya and Tunisia.”
“The administration stressed to officials in Tunisia of the need to open at least four transit lanes throughout the 24 hours, instead of the two previously established to serve citizens. Especially after the port witnessed smooth transportation,” the statement added.
The Libya Chamber of Commerce, Trade, Industry, and Agriculture hosted a delegation from Tunisia. This was led by the Head of the Chamber of Commerce, and Industry of Sfax (CCIS), and a number of representatives of major Tunisian companies. They discussed strengthening cooperation, and raising the levels of bilateral trade.
They also discussed aspects of cooperation in trade and industry, and the implementation of joint investment projects. This came with the aim of localising industries, and organising joint events to exchange experiences and expertise.
The visit also aims to enhance the role of the private sector in supporting and diversifying the national economy in both countries.
The Tunisian delegation was briefed on a number of economic, industrial, and commercial institutions in Benghazi’s public and private sectors.
Last week, Libya’s Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwaij discussed the promotion of joint trade exchange in the pharmaceutical and food industries, with his Tunisian counterpart, Samir Saied.
The Tunisian Ministry of Economy said that the meeting touched on the “available opportunities for establishing a strategic partnership that would create real economic integration between the two countries.”