The Libyan Industry Union announced that it will organize the second “Made in Libya Exhibition” in the capital of Niger, Niamey, from 6-11 March 2023.
The Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Al-Hwaij confirmed the importance of holding of such exhibitions to “link transit trade lines, and make Libya the trade gateway to Africa.”
In a speech during the announcement ceremony that was held in Tripoli, he pointed out the need to revitalize the industry and investment sectors between Libya and Africa.
Al-Hwaij affirmed his support for the exhibition, saying that “the government will facilitate all technical, administrative, and legal procedures for holding the event. This will be done within the framework of supporting national industries, and exporting local products to neighbouring countries,” he explained.
The Made in Libya Exhibition aims to promote and present Libyan products to the Nigerian and African markets, to increase trade and develop the exports of Libyan products and commodities to Africa.
Notably, the first edition of the exhibition was held in Tunisia, with the participation of 150 companies. The fair was part of the Tunisian-Libyan industrial forum, held from 23-27 November 2021, in Tunis.
In her opening remarks, the Tunisian Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Neila Genji stated that the event “reflects the willingness of the Tunisian and Libyan governments to bolster industrial cooperation, to make the two countries an African and Euro-Mediterranean platform for industrialisation and export.”
Libya and Tunisia signed a set of joint industrial agreements at the conclusion of the exhibition.
The Libyan Industry Union led by its executive Director, Ali Nasir said that they agreed on 13 common recommendations, most notably the inclusion of the “Made in Libya” exhibition within the periodic exhibitions programmed annually. This is to exchange information, experiences, and technical assistance in the field of industry and related fields.
The Head of the Preparatory Committee for the exhibition, Abdel-Salam Al-Ferjani said that partnership agreements were signed between 50 private investment and marketing institutions.