{"id":597,"date":"2022-06-24T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euroly.org\/?p=597"},"modified":"2023-08-25T11:44:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-25T11:44:42","slug":"france-libya-business-forum-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euroly.org\/france-libya-business-forum-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"France, Libya, and the future that we build together"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This week, representatives from the Libyan and French governments gathered in Paris to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The meeting was organized by the Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce in collaboration with the French-Libyan Chamber of Commerce and the MEDEF. Topics discussed included investment opportunities in Libya, reconstruction efforts following the 2011 revolution, energy, digitalisation and ways to improve trade relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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In the event<\/a>, Rt Hon. Mohamed Raied (President of the General Union of Chambers and Libyan Parliamentary member) gave a brief overview of the economic situation in Libya and the great opportunities available for cooperation with France in many fields. He underscored that Libya has considerable capabilities and resources and is in dire need of development in various fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this context, Rt Hon. Raied called on French companies to benefit from the opportunities available in Libya, stressing the importance of resuming economic activity and investment in the country. For his part, Philippe Gautier (General Director of MEDEF) reaffirmed France\u2019s keenness to bolster economic relations with Libya. He also expressed hope and positivity on the security situation in Libya will be stable soon, so that French companies can resume their activities in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n President Mohamed Raeid’s speech was well-received by the audience, and there was a strong sense of hope for increased cooperation. While there are some obstacles to be overcome, such as the reopening of the consulate in Tripoli and the issuance of visas to Libyans, it is clear that there is a desire on both sides to work together<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n