Libya and Turkey discussed settling construction contracts concluded before 2011, followed up on contracts signed in 2024 and 2025, and developing a practical programme for resuming stalled development projects. This would contribute to enhancing the stability of joint projects between the two countries, the Tripoli based Libyan government said.
The discussions took place last Thursday during a meeting of the Joint Working Group between Libya and Turkey held in Ankara.
The Libyan side was chaired by Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, the Minister of Transport and Financial Advisor to the Tripoli Prime Minister. The meeting was attended by the Head of the Executive Team for Presidential Initiatives and Strategic Projects, Mustafa Al-Manea; the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy and Trade, Suhail Abu Sheha; the Libyan Ambassador to Turkey, Mustafa Al-Galib; and several representatives of executive bodies.
On the Turkish side, the meeting was chaired by the Minister of Trade, Omar Bulat, with the participation of his Deputy, Ozgur Volkan Agar; the President of the Turkish Contractors Union; and several directors of Turkish departments and institutions.
Libyan Turkish trade increases by 31 percent in 2025
The two sides noted the remarkable growth in trade volume between Libya and Turkey, increasing by 31% during the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, stressing the importance of building on this momentum to enhance joint economic cooperation and support future investment projects.
Strengthening the strategic partnership between Libya and Turkey
The meeting also discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between Libya and Turkey, including developing existing projects and encouraging new investments that serve the interests of both countries, with a focus on vital priority sectors such as infrastructure, contracting, trade, and industry.
The meeting concluded with the Turkish side extending an official invitation to Libya to participate in the Turkey-Africa ministerial meeting scheduled for mid-October, emphasizing continued coordination between the two sides to enhance economic cooperation and achieve common interests that benefit both peoples.
