Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, participated today in the opening of the World Investment Forum 2026 in the Qatari capital, Doha, in the presence of Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, heads of government, official delegations, representatives of financial institutions, sovereign investment funds and international companies.
Libya ready to build international partnerships to diversify its economy
In his speech, Aldabaiba stressed Libya's openness to serious investments and its readiness to build international partnerships that contribute to the diversification of the economy. He pointed to the government's work to improve the legislative and regulatory environment, simplify procedures, and enhance transparency and governance to consolidate investor confidence.
The market value of Libyan financial assets abroad is about $150 billion
He explained that the market value of Libyan financial assets abroad is about $150 billion, distributed over various continents and sectors, in addition to promising investment opportunities inside Libya in the fields of energy, infrastructure, transport, agriculture, industry, tourism, technology and renewable energy.
Seeking to expand public-private partnerships
He stressed that the government's direction aims to transform these opportunities into real projects and sustainable partnerships, by expanding public-private partnerships, transferring technology, localizing industries and creating job opportunities, while developing the management of Libyan investments and preserving the value of its assets for future generations.
Aldabaiba emphasised the importance of enhancing economic and investment cooperation with the State of Qatar and translating the distinguished relations between the two countries into practical projects that achieve mutual benefits for the two brotherly peoples, praising Qatar's hosting of the forum and the efforts of the United Nations for Trade and Development in organizing it.
The World Investment Forum, organized by the United Nations for Trade and Development (UNCTAD), is an international platform that brings together decision-makers, business leaders, investors and financial institutions to discuss directing investments towards sustainable development, strengthening public-private partnerships, and expanding investment opportunities in developing countries.