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Libya and Egypt prepare for Derna Business Forum to boost economic cooperation
via Libya Herald1 min read
Libya's General Union of Chambers of Commerce, led by Chairman Saleh Al-Mabrouk Al-Obeidi, concluded an official visit to Egypt to prepare for the Libyan-Egyptian Business Forum in Derna this October. The visit involved meetings with Egyptian economic figures and business leaders, including Medhat Al-Qadi, Chairman of the Alexandria Businessmen Association, to discuss strengthening economic and trade cooperation, opening new partnership and investment opportunities, and ensuring Egyptian participation in the forum. The General Union emphasized that the forum will serve as a platform to enhance economic relations, showcase investment opportunities, and encourage direct communication between business leaders, ultimately benefiting trade, investment, and development in both countries. This initiative aligns with the General Union's goal of fostering regional cooperation and economic partnerships with Arab economic institutions to support Libya's economic development and business community.
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