On Monday, the Benghazi Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture confirmed that Libyan and Egyptian trade officials have reached new understandings aimed at easing the movement of goods and services through the Salloum border crossing.
The outcomes came during the sixth joint meeting focused on improving bilateral trade coordination and removing logistical obstacles.
Representing the Libyan side were Acting Chairman of the Benghazi Chamber Munem Al-Saiti and Chief of Staff Mohamed Al-Fitouri, alongside prominent officials such as Saleh Al-Obaidi, head of the Union of Libyan Chambers. From Egypt, attendees included Ahmed El-Wakeel, President of the Egyptian Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Chair of the Alexandria Chamber, and Dr. Hanan Shouqi, Head of the Western Region Customs Directorate.
According to a statement released by the Benghazi Chamber, the talks resulted in many concrete proposals aimed at reducing bureaucratic delays, particularly in customs processing at Salloum.
Both sides agreed on the need to remove bottlenecks affecting truck movement, including streamlining documentation procedures and ensuring proper cargo lists are submitted in advance to accelerate clearance.
Discussions also emphasized improving conditions for drivers crossing the border, with attention to both humanitarian and operational issues. Additionally, there was a mutual call to review the list of restricted goods to ease import and export procedures, ensuring smoother trade between both nations.
Participants highlighted the importance of sustained coordination, proposing direct communication channels to monitor progress and implement agreed-upon steps.
The meeting also reaffirmed the commitment to developing the Salloum crossing into a more efficient and reliable trade gateway that reflects the long-standing economic ties between Libya and Egypt.
In closing, the Benghazi Chamber stressed that the outcomes of this meeting reflect both countries’ shared commitment to creating a stronger, more flexible trade environment that benefits businesses and national economies on both sides of the border.
