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Libya Review
5 days ago
- Business
- Libya Review
Italy Resumes Direct Flights to Benghazi
Benghazi's Benina International Airport welcomed the first direct commercial flight from Rome on Tuesday, marking the official resumption of air travel between Italy and eastern Libya after a 13-year hiatus. Operated by ITA Airways, the flight signals a major step toward restoring Libya's international connectivity and attracting European investment. The flight was received as a landmark moment by the Libyan Reconstruction and Development Fund, which described it as one of the most significant transport developments in over a decade. The initiative falls under the fund's broader strategy to rebuild Libya's infrastructure and revive international partnerships, a process closely led by its Director General, Belgassem Khalifa Haftar. 'This is not just a flight; it's a message that Libya is open again,' said Haftar. 'It's the result of intensive discussions with Italian officials and business leaders, aimed at restoring trust and reopening economic channels.' The launch comes ahead of the Libyan-Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction, set to be held in Benghazi, where government officials, investors, and private sector leaders from both countries will explore joint economic opportunities. On board the inaugural flight were the Italian Consul, the head of the Italian Chamber of Commerce, and more than 100 representatives from major Italian firms. Their arrival reflects growing international interest in reengaging with Libya, especially in its more stable eastern region. The new Rome–Benghazi route is expected to facilitate business, diplomacy, and trade while strengthening Libya's ties with Europe. It also represents a concrete step in efforts to normalize the country's international standing and revive sectors vital for long-term recovery.
Libya Herald
15-06-2025
- Business
- Libya Herald
Libyan Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction to be held in Benghazi from 25 to 26 June
The Benghazi Chamber of Commerce announced that the Libyan Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction will be held in Benghazi from 25 to 26 June. The event is jointly organised by the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, headed by the Hafter family, and the Libyan Italian Chamber of Commerce. Benghazi Chamber says the forum comes within the framework of strategic partnerships in the development and reconstruction sectors and national efforts aimed at advancing reconstruction and stimulating economic growth by launching this pioneering qualitative initiative represented in organizing the Libyan-Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction. The initiative is also a practical embodiment of the Libyan state's orientation towards building effective international partnerships, attracting capital and value-added projects in a way that enhances the path of national reconstruction, and consolidates Libya's presence as an attractive destination for investment in the region. Benghazi Chamber says this event represents a pivotal milestone in the Libyan-Italian cooperation process, and a unique opportunity to explore investment and partnership prospects in vital sectors, including infrastructure, energy, services, and technology. It highlights Libya as a promising destination regaining its position as an emerging regional hub for development.
