Libya’s Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwaij has discussed the preparations for the upcoming session of the Libyan-Tunisian Joint Higher Committee.
Al-Hwaij has followed up on the vision of ministries and institutions in enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest with the Republic of Tunisia. He emphasised the need to “prioritise areas of cooperation to strengthen the relationship between the two countries.”
The meeting will be attended by the Chairman of the General Union of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, the Libyan-Tunisian Chamber of Commerce, as well as representatives from several ministries in the government, and the Libyan Foreign Bank.
The Libyan-Tunisian Joint Higher Committee is a platform for both countries to discuss issues of mutual interest, and explore opportunities for cooperation in various fields. The upcoming session is expected to focus on enhancing bilateral economic and trade ties.
Libya and Tunisia share a long history of cultural, economic, and political ties. The two countries have cooperated on various regional and international issues, including the fight against terrorism and the promotion of regional stability.
The Libyan economy has been facing significant challenges in recent years due to political instability, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tunisia has also been grappling with economic difficulties, exacerbated by the pandemic.
Notably, Tunisia and Libya have emphasised the need to adopt a joint policy to address the issue of illegal immigration. This came during a telephone conversation between the Tunisian Interior Minister, Kamal Al-Faqi and his Libyan counterpart, Emad Al-Trabelsi according to the Qatari News Agency (QNA) on Saturday.
The Tunisian Ministry of Interior said that the two sides agreed on the importance of joint action to combat illegal cross-border infiltration, and illegal immigration.
The talks also dealt with bilateral cooperation with regard to security services that are provided across the borders.
