Committee for Libya Africa Transit Corridors Project convened with Niger Chargé d'affaires – agree to develop MoU
Attendees comprised the committee head, who serves as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport for Land Transport Affairs, alongside the Director of Strategic Planning at the Libya Africa Investment Portfolio and the Director General of the Land Transport Authority. A representative from the International Cooperation Department at Libya's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also participated.
The committee outlined the project's components and strategic objectives, emphasising its intended economic and social impact across Libya, Niger, and the broader African continent through improved trans-Saharan trade and regional connectivity.
LAIP reported that Niger's Chargé d'affaires responded positively to the proposal, noting Libya's decision to route a strategic pathway through Niger.
Both parties agreed to develop a Memorandum of Understanding as an initial framework for bilateral cooperation on the project.
LAIP said the Libya Africa Transit Corridors Project forms part of Libya's strategy to strengthen regional connections with neighbouring African nations. Implementation plans feature two primary routes: Misrata-Tamanhint-Agadez (Niger) and Benghazi-Kufra-Sudan.
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Libya-Niger and Libya-Sudan Transit Road Projects Committee meets – starts preparation for work plan and formation of subcommittees
Chad signs agreement with Egypt to construct Chad section of the Egypt-Libya-Chad Transit Road
Eastern Libya signs MoU to construct its section of the Egypt – Libya – Chad Transit Road Project
Tripoli Transport Minister seeking to activate Transit Roads to Niger and Sudan
Transport Minister discusses ''practical steps'' for transit road project with Niger
At the opening of the ''Made in Libya'' event in Niamey, Niger, Aldabaiba looked forward to the new transit trade road (libyaherald.com)
Libya and Niger sign transit road implementation MoU
Implementation timetable set for Libya to Niger, Libya to Sudan Transit Roads projects
Libya and Tunisia to formulate clear vision for transit trade between Tunisia and Libya into African markets
Tripoli Transport Minister seeking to activate Transit Roads to Niger and Sudan
Libya discusses with Chad direct flights and the Transit Trade Road
Libya-Niger Transit Trade Road report says US$ 3.2 bn project has numerous national and international benefits (libyaherald.com)
Benghazi's Jiliana Free Port continues transit trade to Chad
Transit Trade: First transshipment operation from Jiliana Free Zone, Benghazi, to Europe
Libya-Niger Transit Trade Road report says US$ 3.2 bn project has numerous national and international benefits
At the opening of the ''Made in Libya'' event in Niamey, Niger, Aldabaiba looked forward to the new transit trade road (libyaherald.com)
Cabinet approves projects with foreign entities: Roads, transit trade, feasibility studies, radar systems, culture and training (libyaherald.com)
The Forum and Exhibition for Transport and Transit Trade in Africa (AFRO-TT) opened in Algiers (libyaherald.com)
Algeria and Libya's strategic ''gateway'' location and sub-Saharan Africa's huge potential heralds great potential for transit trade (libyaherald.com)
Algeria and Libya's strategic ''gateway'' location and sub-Saharan Africa's huge potential heralds great potential for transit trade (libyaherald.com)
Ministry of Economy and Trade discusses mechanism of activating transit trade, free zones and Africa Transport and Transit Trade Forum (libyaherald.com)
''Made in Libya'', Niamey, Niger 6 to 11 March 2023: to aid exports, transit trade and economic diversification (libyaherald.com)
Preparations for the second ''Made in Libya'' edition in Niamey, Niger progressing (libyaherald.com)
Libya prepares for ''Made in Libya 2'' exhibition in Niamey, Niger – exports and transit trade to Africa discussed (libyaherald.com)
Most of the ''Made in Libya'' exhibition space already allocated: Libya Industrial Union (libyaherald.com)
Minister of Industry and Minerals discusses cooperation with Military Industrialization Authority and latest preparations for the Made in Libya exhibition (libyaherald.com)
Libyan Industrial Union to co-organize a ''Made in Libya'' fair in Tunis in September (libyaherald.com)
Over 150 Libyan companies to participate in ''Made in Libya'' exhibition to be held in Tunis (libyaherald.com)
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