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Tripoli Chamber of Commerce and German Embassy discuss May's Libyan-German Economic Forum
via Libya Herald1 min read
The Chairman of the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Anwar Bousta, met with Daniel Schemsky, the Chargé d’affaires and Deputy Ambassador of Germany to Libya, at the Chamber’s headquarters. Board members Essam Al-Jahani and Saad Al-Dhawi also attended. The meeting focused on strengthening economic cooperation and developing relations between Libya and Germany. Discussions covered various vital sectors and ways to support economic and trade ties, aiming to open new opportunities for the private sector in both nations. Preparations for the upcoming Libyan-German Economic Forum, scheduled for May, were reviewed. The forum is considered important for enhancing partnership opportunities, fostering communication between investors, and facilitating the entry of German companies into the Libyan market. The participants emphasized coordinating efforts to elevate the private sector's role as a key driver for sustainable economic growth, strengthening long-term partnerships, and encouraging foreign investment, particularly from Germany. The Tripoli Chamber stated that the meeting aligns with its commitment to expanding international relations and supporting the business environment to attract investments, ultimately benefiting the national economy.
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