Libya’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Parliament-designate government has stepped up preparations for the upcoming Libyan-European Economic Forum by involving local business leaders in coordination efforts, signalling a push to strengthen international economic partnerships.
The second preparatory meeting for the “Libyan-European Economic Forum – Benghazi” was held at the ministry’s headquarters in the eastern city, marking the first official coordination session with Libyan business representatives. The meeting comes as part of ongoing arrangements to organise the forum in the coming period.
The session was chaired by the Director of European Affairs, Jamil Bouoden, alongside members of the organising committee, including officials responsible for Central and Eastern Europe. A number of Libyan business figures and company representatives also attended.
Discussions focused on key priorities for Libya’s participation, mechanisms to enhance coordination among stakeholders, and the distribution of organisational roles to ensure effective private sector involvement. Officials emphasised the importance of presenting a strong and unified Libyan business presence during the forum.
The Ministry highlighted that the event will serve as a strategic platform to connect Libyan companies with their European counterparts, opening new opportunities for investment, trade, and technology transfer. The initiative is expected to support economic growth and expand Libya’s international partnerships.
Business participants expressed readiness to contribute to the forum’s success through active participation and potential sponsorship, stressing the need for continued coordination with government institutions to achieve tangible outcomes.
The meeting is part of a broader series of preparatory engagements aimed at finalising arrangements for the forum, which is expected to reflect Libya’s ambitions to strengthen its economic position and build balanced, effective partnerships with Europe.