The Minister of Housing and Construction, Essam Al-Tamouni, held a meeting with the Ambassador of Japan to Libya, Shinmura Izuru, to discuss prospects for joint cooperation between the two countries and the possibility of benefiting from Japanese expertise in the fields of reconstruction, investment, and housing sector development.
The meeting addressed opportunities to leverage the expertise of Japanese companies and invited them to contribute to the reconstruction programmes and projects underway in Libya.
It also explored mechanisms to encourage companies wishing to enter the Libyan market to invest through coordination with the Ministry to facilitate necessary arrangements and explore partnership opportunities with local companies and entities, paving the way for joint ventures.
For his part, the Japanese Ambassador affirmed his commitment to supporting efforts to strengthen economic and investment cooperation between the two countries, encouraging Japanese companies to explore opportunities in the Libyan market.
The two sides also discussed the possibility of organizing a joint Libyan-Japanese forum to showcase investment opportunities and reconstruction projects in Libya and provide a platform for Japanese companies to connect with relevant authorities and local partners.
In a related context, the meeting addressed the possibility of organizing seminars and training programs via live streaming technology with the aim of transferring Japanese expertise and enhancing the professional skills and capabilities of engineers and technical staff in the ministry.