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Misrata Free Zone attracts over 100 Italian companies at Rome promotion event
via Libya Herald2 min read
The Misrata Free Zone MFZ delegation held bilateral business-to-business meetings with representatives from over 100 Italian companies in Rome as part of an investment promotion tour. The event aimed to showcase investment and trade opportunities and enhance cooperation between the two sides. Alaa El-Din Baba, MFZ’s Director of Marketing and International Relations, stated that the significant turnout reflects growing Italian private sector interest in the Libyan market and MFZ's advantages as a regional hub. The meetings, themed “Misrata Free Zone: Africa’s Gateway for Italian Companies,” highlighted MFZ's strategic Mediterranean location, advanced infrastructure, and investment incentives. Discussions covered opportunities in manufacturing, logistics, re-export, energy, and maritime industries, focusing on launching joint investment projects to strengthen economic cooperation between Libya and Italy. Baba noted genuine interest from Italian companies in MFZ's investment opportunities, aiming to build sustainable partnerships and leverage the Free Zone’s role as a gateway connecting Europe to Libyan and African markets. The promotional tour seeks to expand international partners and attract high-quality investments, with MFZ offering a competitive business environment and incentives for investors.
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