Mohamed Al-Hwaij, Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade issued a resolution concerning the ban on the importation, circulation, and sale of certain goods in markets.
According to the first clause of the resolution, there is a ban on importing, trading, and selling ready-made clothes, fabrics, textiles, footwear, and all goods in markets that contain words, phrases, drawings, images, symbols, logos, or flags that violate public order or contradict public decency within Libyan society. The ban also applies to items that conflict with Islamic beliefs or are associated with any terrorist organization or related to the Zionist entity.
The second clause of the resolution directs the Customs Authority and all regulatory bodies to take all legal measures against those who violate these rules, in accordance with the applicable legislation.
This resolution underscores the government’s commitment to maintain public decency and to prevent the circulation of goods that could potentially disrupt public order, or conflict with the fundamental beliefs of the Libyan society.
Last month, Al-Hwaij said that Libya has the resources and human capabilities to achieve a digital economy transformation. During the Maghreb Banking Forum for the Reconstruction of Libya, Al-Hwaij highlighted that the Ministry of Economy has implemented various systems that aid in the digital transformation process.
Al-Hwaij stressed the importance of the Maghreb and Libyan banks in the development of the digital economy sector, providing fintech solutions, and contributing to the financing of reconstruction projects in Libya. This can be achieved through the adoption of technology in financing and investment in all industrial, agricultural, service, and infrastructure activities to achieve sustainable development.
The forum’s goal is to develop smart and digital technology services, to enhance banking services and create an environment for future projects in various sectors. Attendees included the Deputy ministers of planning, agriculture, and animal wealth, the Libyan Consul General, and the Commercial Attaché at the Libyan Consulate General in Istanbul. Al-Hwaij’s comments highlight the Libyan government’s commitment to modernizing its economy through digital transformation.