Tunisia

Tunisian Minister of Equipment and Housing, Sarah Al-Zaafrani, stressed the readiness of public and private sector contractors to participate in consortiums to implement major projects of high quality in Libya.

This came during her meeting with the Minister of Transport in the Government of National Unity, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, accompanied by a high-level delegation visiting Tunisia. According to a statement from the ministry on Tuesday, the meeting discussed bilateral cooperation programs between Tunisia and Libya, particularly in the field of construction and public works, as well as mechanisms to strengthen them in a way that serves the interests of both countries. 

The meeting reaffirmed the important role played by Tunisian consulting firms and contractors in implementing numerous projects in Libya and revitalizing its economic cycle, as the Tunisian Minister of Equipment and Housing highlighted the deep ties between Tunisia and Libya and the need to strengthen them to foster greater economic and investment rapprochement. 

She said that Tunisia was offering its expertise and skilled professionals, including contractors and consulting firms from both the public and private sectors, to support Libya in executing projects, while reiterating the readiness of Tunisian contractors from both sectors to participate in consortiums to implement large-scale, high-quality projects in Libya. 

She expressed her continuous support for enhancing bilateral cooperation in construction and public works and her willingness to provide assistance in all related fields, whether for Tunisian or Libyan contractors and consulting firms.

Al-Shahoubi visited Tunisia as part of a ministerial delegation led by the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Taher Al-Baour. During the meeting, Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohamed Ali Al-Nafti revealed an agreement with Libya to resolve issues and lift restrictions that hinder the smooth movement of people and goods at border crossings, while ensuring compliance with regulations.