Libya’s Acting Minister of Oil and Gas in the Government of National Unity, Khalifa Abdulsadiq, participated in the ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) held on 8 December 2024 in Tehran, Iran.
The meeting focused on adopting several resolutions proposed by the forum’s executive council. Notably, Minister Abdulsadiq was appointed to chair the GECF Ministerial Meeting for 2025, reflecting Libya’s increasing prominence within the energy sector.
On the sidelines of the forum, Abdulsadiq held discussions with Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi.
The two ministers explored mutual interests and opportunities for collaboration in the energy sector, emphasising the potential for enhanced bilateral cooperation.
The GECF, comprising major gas-exporting nations, serves as a platform to coordinate policies and strategies among its members.
Libya’s active engagement in the forum highlights its commitment to strengthening its role in the global energy market despite domestic challenges.
Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations.
Libya’s economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya’s economy.
The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions.
