Libya has taken renewed steps toward resuming the export of fish and seafood products to the European Union, following discussions between Libyan and EU officials aimed at resolving long-standing regulatory and technical obstacles.
The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and restore access to European markets for Libyan products.
Libya’s Ambassador to the European Union, Jalal Al Mahdi Al Aashi, met with Roger Dominique Amado, a senior official at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, to review the current status of Libya’s fisheries export file.
The talks focused on the procedures required to ensure Libyan fish products meet the EU’s strict health, safety, and quality standards.
During the meeting, both sides examined technical and economic measures necessary to facilitate the reopening of the European market to Libyan seafood.
Particular emphasis was placed on enhancing coordination between EU institutions and Libyan authorities responsible for fisheries oversight, food safety controls, and regulatory compliance. Officials discussed the importance of establishing a clear framework for cooperation that would allow Libyan institutions to align their systems with EU requirements.
The two sides agreed to begin taking practical steps toward structuring this cooperation, including continued technical follow-up and sustained dialogue. The aim is to address outstanding issues gradually and create conditions that would allow Libyan fish exports to return to European markets in line with international standards.
The meeting was attended by Mohamed Al Ahmar, First Secretary at the Libyan Mission to the EU, along with Jon Blumendal from the international relations unit of the EU’s health and food safety directorate.
