Tripoli:The Minister of Housing and Construction in the Government of National Unity, Issam Al-Tamouni, met with the Japanese Ambassador to Libya, Shinmura Izuru, to discuss attracting Japanese companies to participate in reconstruction projects in Libya. The discussions aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation in reconstruction, housing, and investment, while leveraging Japanese expertise for development projects.
According to Libyan News Agency, the meeting explored ways to attract Japanese companies to the Libyan market, focusing on streamlining investment procedures and fostering partnerships with local entities for joint projects. The Japanese Ambassador expressed Japan's commitment to supporting economic and investment cooperation with Libya, encouraging Japanese companies to explore opportunities in the Libyan market.
The discussions also included the possibility of organizing a joint Libyan-Japanese forum to showcase investment opportunities and reconstruction projects. This forum would provide a platform for Japanese firms to engage with relevant authorities and local partners. Additionally, the meeting addressed the organization of seminars and training programs via live-stream technology to transfer Japanese expertise and enhance the skills of engineers and staff within the Ministry of Housing and Construction.