On Sunday, Faraj Egaim, Libya’s Deputy Minister of Interior, received Ahmed El-Hamshary, the Consul General of Egypt in Benghazi.
During the meeting, Egaim extended congratulations on the occasion of the Egyptian Presidential elections. He emphasised the deep ties and close connection between the two countries, both at the people and government levels, praising the positive developments in Egypt.
In return, the Egyptian Consul appreciated the efforts made in Libya for reconstruction and achieving overall stability, notably commending the significant improvement in the security sector. He expressed appreciation for the joint efforts between the Libyan armed forces, and the Ministry of Interior in this regard.
This meeting is part of ongoing efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between Libya and Egypt. Especially in the fields of security and stability, reflecting mutual understanding of regional security issues.
On Wednesday, Fathi Moneer, the Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Sirte visited the Egyptian Chamber of Commerce in Alexandria.
Leading an economic delegation, including Mohamed Rafea, the Director of the Libyan-Egyptian Joint Chamber, the visit aimed to explore bilateral cooperation opportunities.
According to a statement from the chamber, the meeting discussed the collaboration mechanisms, with a focus on construction materials and infrastructure.
The aim is to support and participate in the reconstruction efforts in Libya, particularly in the city of Sirte.
Both parties agreed to hold further bilateral discussions between Egyptian and Libyan business figures in the coming period, to establish collaboration mechanisms.
Members of the board, including Dr. Yasser Elmanawishi, Engineer Sherif El-Giziry, Ashraf Abu-Ismail, Engineer El-Badeawi El-Sayed, Rania Nasir, and Mohamed Hafni, actively participated in the discussions.
Last month, the Egyptian Union of Construction and Building Contractors announced its commitment to resolving outstanding financial claims for Egyptian construction companies working on past projects in Libya.