A high-level Libyan delegation was received by Morocco’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development last Tuesday (9 June).
The visit comes within the context of strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Libya in the fields of sustainable energy and energy transition.
The Libyan delegation included the Chairman of the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL), Abdel Salam Al-Ansari, members of the Board of Directors, department and office directors of REAoL, and the Director General of the Renewable Energy Holding Company, along with officials from the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL), an official from the Libyan Embassy in Morocco, the Libyan Audit Bureau, and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Libya.
The Moroccan side was headed by the Secretary General of the Ministry, Mohamed Hamid, in the presence of several department directors and heads of specialized sections and offices.
The meeting provided an important opportunity to exchange views and experiences on ways to develop the renewable energy sector and enhance energy efficiency in both countries.
Morocco as a regional and international model in the energy transition
During the meeting, the Ministry presented a comprehensive visual presentation showcasing the most significant achievements of the Kingdom of Morocco in the field of renewable energy in recent years. The presentation highlighted major strategic projects that have enabled Morocco to solidify its position as a regional and international model in the energy transition, through intensive investment in solar and wind energy and the strengthening of sustainable energy infrastructure.
Libya’s National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategy
The Libyan delegation also presented its National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategy, outlining its objectives, main pillars, and implementation programs aimed at diversifying energy sources, increasing the contribution of clean energy to the national energy mix, and enhancing energy efficiency to support sustainable development efforts in Libya.
Meeting with Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN)
The Libyan delegation also met with the Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (MASEN). During the meeting, the MASEN presented a visual presentation on Morocco's experience in the field of renewable energy, highlighting key projects and achievements, as well as the legal and regulatory framework governing the sector and the policies supporting investment in clean energy.
REAoL said these meetings come within the framework of joint efforts aimed at strengthening relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the State of Libya, and opening up prospects for technical and institutional cooperation in the energy sector, as it is one of the basic pillars for achieving sustainable development and facing future challenges related to energy security and climate change.