Dutch Ambassador of the to Libya, Dolph Hochjoenich said that Dutch companies “aspire to conclude a long-term partnership with the Libyan private sector, and contribute to the country’s reconstruction.”
This came during a meeting with the Chairman of Libya’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture in Tripoli, Anwar Abu Sitta. The Commercial Attaché of the Dutch Embassy also attended the meeting.
The Libyan Ministry of Economy and Trade said in a statement that the meeting discussed “strengthening economic and trade relations between the private sector in Libya, and the Netherlands.” It was agreed to organize joint events that would include business owners, and investment companies in both countries.
Abu Sitta said that the chamber is working to strengthen economic ties, and raise the level of cooperation and trade with the Dutch private sector. “The chamber aims to implement projects to develop infrastructure in the transportation, marine wealth, water resources, and solar energy sectors,” he concluded.
Last month, the Dutch Ambassador said that the reunification of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) is “essential for all Libyans, not only for the sake of the bank.”
In a tweet after his visit to the CBL in Tripoli, the Dutch Ambassador said that he had held a “productive meeting to discuss the possibilities of training and the ongoing economic developments in Libya.”
In August, Hochjoenich met with the Head of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Sayeh. He confirmed his support for Libya’s electoral process. He discussed future support plans for HNEC, and the challenges facing the electoral process.
Libya is seeking to diversify its sources of income, as it remains dependent on oil. The Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwaij met with the German Ambassador, Michael Ohnmacht to discuss aspects of bilateral trade and economic cooperation.
The meeting was held on Tuesday, in the presence of the Undersecretary for Commercial Affairs, Suhail Boushiha. The two sides also discussed the problems and obstacles facing the return of German companies to Libya.