The Libyan-Tunisian Joint Customs Committee held a meeting to address strategies for combating commercial fraud and enhancing trade security between Libya and Tunisia.
The discussions are part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and follow through on recommendations made by customs authorities from both countries.
According to a statement from the Media Office of the Libyan Customs Authority, the meeting took place on Monday in the Customs City in Tripoli.
The Libyan side was headed by Salem Al-Basir, Director of the General Administration of Technical Affairs at Libyan Customs, and attended by other senior officials, including the heads of technical departments within the General Administration, the International Cooperation Office, the Head of the Ras Ajdir Land Customs Center, and the Libyan-Tunisian Relations Coordinator at the border post. The Tunisian delegation was led by Samir Hanachili, Director of Research, alongside directors of relevant technical departments in Tunisian Customs.
Also in attendance were the Tunisian Ambassador to Libya and a representative from the International Cooperation Department of the Foreign Ministry within Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU).
The media office stated that the meeting covered numerous technical topics focused on facilitating trade movement between the two countries. Proposed solutions and recommendations were discussed to strengthen customs cooperation, streamline goods processes, and effectively combat commercial fraud.
At the close of the meeting, both sides agreed to submit a set of recommendations for approval aimed at enhancing customs collaboration and easing procedures for legitimate trade between Libya and Tunisia.
