The Acting Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industries of Libya Nasraddin Al-Fazzani discussed with the Italian Ambassador to Libya Gianluca Alberini, opportunities to enhance cooperation in the field of tourism and traditional industries.
The discussions centered on joint investment in tourism, easing restrictions on Italian companies, and facilitating tourist visas between the two nations.
The talks aimed at revitalising the tourism investment in Libya by Italian firms, a move that could potentially boost the North African country’s economy and strengthen bilateral ties.
The discussions also delved into the specifics of tourist visa facilitation, suggesting a hopeful future for easier travel between Libya and Italy. This meeting underscores a significant step towards deepening the collaborative efforts in promoting cultural and economic exchanges through tourism and traditional crafts.
Notably, the European Council President Charles Michel hosted Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba and his accompanying delegation at the European Union headquarters. The two sides held a meeting to discuss a range of political, economic, and security issues.
Michel reaffirmed the European Union’s support for the United Nations Mission in Libya’s efforts to conduct fair and transparent elections.
During the meeting, they reviewed the progress of the technical committees formed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority, focusing on lifting the ban on Libyan flights in European airspace. Both parties agreed that this step would contribute to stability, development, and enhance overall cooperation between Libya and the EU.
