Misrata:The Libyan-Italian Business and Investment Forum 2026 has officially begun in the city of Misrata. This event sees the participation of approximately 60 Italian companies and institutions from various sectors including trade, industry, energy, technology, and shipbuilding.
According to Libyan News Agency, the forum is designed to enhance economic cooperation and explore investment opportunities between Libya and Italy. The agenda includes field visits to Libyan companies and institutions and the signing of cooperation agreements between the two nations.
The event, organized by the Misrata Free Zone in collaboration with the Libyan-Italian Chamber of Commerce, was inaugurated in the presence of notable figures such as Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, the Minister of Transportation of the Government of National Unity, and Nicola Colicchi, President of the Libyan-Italian Chamber of Commerce, alongside various officials and business representatives from both countries.
In addition to discussions and agreements, the forum's activities include site visits to Libyan institutions and companies. This initiative follows a series of engagements held by the Misrata Free Zone in Rome, Italy, in July, which aimed to establish direct communication with the Italian business community and showcase the investment prospects within the Misrata Free Zone.