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Al-Baour discusses with the Nigerien Foreign Minister the development of joint cooperation in various fields
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Tripoli, April 12, 2026 (LANA) – The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Taher Al-Baour, met today, Sunday, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Niger, Bakary Yao Sangare, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.The meeting addressed prospects for developing joint cooperation in various areas of mutual interest.The two sides also discussed priority issues, most notably enhancing border security and joint... Read more
An economist says Libya has an opportunity to strengthen its position as a global transit hub.
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Reporting by: Bushra Al-AqiliBenghazi, April 9, 2026 (LANA) – Economic expert Helmi Al-Qamati highlighted Libya's significant potential in the maritime transit sector and the importance of leveraging its strategic geographic location on the longest coastline in North Africa.In a statement to LANA, Al-Qamati emphasized that developing the logistics infrastructure and customs clearance procedures could reduce shipping times by up to 35% and lower logistics costs by approximately 20%,... Read more
Al-Menfi meets with a number of members of the structured dialogue
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Tripoli, April 9, 2026 (LANA) – The Head of the Presidential Council, Mohammed Al-Menfi, met today, Thursday, at the Council's headquarters, with a number of members of the structured dialogue representing the four tracks, as part of ongoing national consultations and efforts to strengthen political consensus.The Presidential Council's media office stated that the meeting addressed the latest political, economic, and security developments in the country. Discussions focused on current challenges and explored ways to advance... Read more
Naji Issa and the Minister of Finance discuss currency stability and strengthening economic policies.
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Tripoli, April 9, 2026 (LANA) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya, Naji Issa, met today, Thursday, with the Minister of Finance of the Government of National Unity, Rashid Abu Ghafa, to discuss ways to preserve the national currency and stabilize the exchange rate.The bank stated on its official page that the meeting aimed to reshape fiscal policy to complement the monetary policy adopted by the bank, with the goal of achieving economic stability.It explained that the meeting... Read more
UN mission: Libyan agreement reached in Tunisia on draft law concerning missing persons
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Tripoli, April 9, 2026 (LANA) – The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) considered the participation of 27 representatives from various state institutions, legal bodies, and civil society organizations in the fifth meeting of the Committee of Experts on the Legal Framework for Missing Persons, held in Tunis on March 27, a significant milestone in the process of developing a comprehensive legal framework to address the issue of missing persons in Libya. The meeting was jointly supported by UNSMIL and the United Nations Development Programme ).... Read more
