Chairman of the National Oil Corporation, Masoud Suleman, held talks with British Ambassador to Libya Martin Reynolds to discuss easing visa procedures for employees working in Libya’s oil sector and expanding bilateral cooperation.
The meeting focused on simplifying visa processes for staff within the National Oil Corporation and the wider energy sector. Officials said facilitating travel for technical and administrative personnel would help improve communication, enable smoother movement, and support stronger collaboration between Libyan and British institutions.
Suleman emphasized the importance of strengthening international partnerships, particularly in the oil and gas sector, which remains the backbone of Libya’s economy. He noted that improving access to visas would allow employees to participate more effectively in training programs, technical exchanges, and joint projects with international partners.
The discussions also covered broader areas of cooperation between Libya and the United Kingdom, including economic development and capacity building. Both sides explored opportunities to enhance collaboration in ways that support long-term growth and modernization within the energy sector.
Ambassador Reynolds praised the role of the National Oil Corporation in maintaining stability in Libya’s oil industry, highlighting its importance to the country’s economic recovery. He reaffirmed the United Kingdom’s support for efforts aimed at promoting stability and development in Libya.
The ambassador also expressed readiness to consider practical measures to facilitate visa procedures, recognizing the importance of enabling closer professional engagement between both sides.
Both parties agreed on the need to maintain ongoing coordination and dialogue, with a shared commitment to strengthening institutional ties and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.
