The Director General of the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund, Belgasim Haftar, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Libyan-British Business Council, chaired by Ambassador Peter Millett. The signing took place during Haftar’s official visit to London, which began on Tuesday, accompanied by senior fund officials.
According to a statement from the fund, Haftar and his delegation held discussions with the British Business Council and representatives from leading UK companies. These companies specialise in infrastructure, engineering consultancy, project management, desalination, medical services, hospital construction, bridges, airports, and ports. Additionally, representatives from British universities, training centres, and research institutions participated in the meetings.
Haftar also held several individual and roundtable meetings as part of the second edition of the Libyan-British Forum. These discussions focused on strategic projects, including the Sirte Free Zone and Port, aligning with Libya’s reconstruction plans for the year.
During the visit, the Libya Development and Reconstruction Fund signed a strategic partnership agreement with the British Business Council. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation between British institutions and the Libyan fund in key development sectors.
Haftar and his delegation also visited the UK Parliament, where they met with the British Parliamentary Group on Libya, chaired by MP Mark Pritchard. Discussions covered easing procedures for UK companies to participate in Libyan reconstruction projects, facilitating medical services, and expanding educational opportunities for Libyan students in the UK. The meeting concluded with a tour of the UK Parliament.
The delegation later visited the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in London. Haftar met with FCDO official Martin Reynolds and Middle East and North Africa representatives to discuss logistical mechanisms for implementing the MoU and strengthening strategic cooperation between Libya and the UK.
