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Libya officially joins the International Date Council and secures a seat on its Executive Board

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Tripoli, October 19, 2026 (LANA) – It has been officially announced that Libya has joined the International Date Council—which comprises 17 member states—and has been selected as a member of its Executive Board, representing the regional group of North African countries.

This announcement was made during the sixth session of the Council, held in Muscat, the capital of Oman. The session was attended by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of the Government of National Unity, Abdullatif Al-Taher, accompanied by his delegation, according to the official page of the Ministry of Agriculture.

In his remarks during the meeting, the Minister highlighted the significance of Libya’s accession to the Council, noting the country’s vast wealth of date palms that produce high-quality dates. He emphasized that dates are a strategic commodity that generates economic returns and bolsters the national economy.

The session focuses on ways to strengthen the Council’s role and advance its strategic objectives, with the aim of developing date production, processing industries, and international marketing. It also seeks to foster the exchange of expertise and successful practices among member states, thereby contributing to food security, economic growth, and sustainable development.

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