The Ministry of Economy and Trade announced last Monday (29 June) that its Minister Suhail Abu Shiha approved, last Thursday (25 June), 15 decisions concerning foreign companies.
These decisions included opening branches, extending branch permits, and establishing representative offices. The foreign companies were from Britain, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Malta, Norway, Turkey, Spain, Sudan and Tunisia.
The Ministry said this comes as part of its efforts to enhance the investment climate and encourage the expansion of foreign companies’ activities in the Libyan market.
This measure comes within the Ministry's objectives aimed at improving the business environment, strengthening confidence in the national economy, and simplifying procedures for investors, thereby contributing to attracting investments and revitalizing various economic sectors.
A series of approvals since April
The latest batch of approvals follows a series of approvals over the last three months.
Follow up on US State Department’s Investment Climate Report on Libya
It will be recalled that a meeting of the Tripoli Libyan government team tasked with following up on the US State Department’s Investment Climate Report was held in Tripoli on 13 April, pursuant to Prime Minister’s Resolution No. (593) of 2025.
The meeting discussed ways to enhance the attraction of foreign investment, expand economic partnerships, and work towards creating a more competitive and attractive investment environment, thereby contributing to supporting Libya's economic development process.
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