Libya participated in the 15th session of the Arab Ministerial Council on Electricity, which was held in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital on Tuesday. The Libyan delegation was headed by Mohamed Al-Hweij, the country’s Minister of Economy and Trade, marking a significant step in Libya’s engagement with regional electricity and energy initiatives under the umbrella of the Arab League.
The meeting focused on promoting collaboration between Arab countries and international stakeholders in the electricity sector, with a spotlight on the growing Arab-Chinese energy partnerships. Ministers discussed efforts to support the local production of electrical equipment, enhance electricity transmission networks, and support energy distribution across the Arab world.
Key agreements made during the session included the establishment of the sixth Arab Forum on electricity generation and renewable energy, along with the endorsement of a strategy for “Green Hydrogen” in the Arab world. This initiative includes the creation of an Arab Clean Hydrogen Network, aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions across the region.
Al-Hweij emphasized the importance of adopting a unified Arab strategy to capitalize on solar energy and advancing technology in this area. Libya, he said, fully supports the establishment of a joint Arab electricity and renewable energy market, which would help meet the region’s growing energy needs and foster economic integration.
The meeting concluded with the signing of key agreements regarding the Common Market for Electricity and Renewable Energy. In addition to this, the Council passed 13 resolutions designed to address electricity challenges in Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen, while also beginning preparations for an upcoming Arab-Chinese energy summit.
