Tripoli:The Minister of Technical and Vocational Education in the Government of National Unity, Khalaf Al-Saifaw, has emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation with Italian educational and technical institutions. He noted that expanding partnerships in training, qualification, and expertise exchange will contribute to the development of Libya's technical and vocational education system.
According to Libyan News Agency, this commitment was expressed during a meeting with the Italian Ambassador to Libya, Chimura Izzoro. The meeting took place on the sidelines of a ceremony that awarded certificates to winners of scholarships provided by the Italian government, coinciding with the 26th Italian Language Week.
Minister Al-Saifaw highlighted the strong relations between Libya and Italy, noting the significance of developing existing cooperation in technical education and vocational training. He pointed out the importance of a memorandum of understanding signed between the Ministry's Human Resources and Training Department and the Italian Welding Institute, which aims to enhance specialized training and utilize Italian expertise to develop technical skills and improve the efficiency of Libyan personnel.
The Ministry further explained that this initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand international partnerships with specialized educational and training institutions. This strategy aims to benefit from international experiences, support the quality of technical and vocational education outcomes, and align training programs with labor market needs.