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Libyan officials discuss economic development in the Southern Region
via Libya Herald1 min read
Salem Al-Zadma, Deputy Prime Minister of the Tripoli-based Libyan government and Chairman of the Southern Development and Reconstruction Agency, met with Abdulaziz Al-Shawesh, Chairman of the Privatisation and Investment Board Affairs. Their discussion focused on mechanisms to support economic development in the Southern Region. Key topics included establishing a Developmental Investment Map for the region to identify investment opportunities and highlight its economic potential, aiming to attract investments and stimulate economic activity. The meeting also addressed development priorities and explored ways to leverage investment opportunities for economic growth and sustainable development in the Southern Region.
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