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Tunis Air to resume flights to Libya in coming weeks, new sea lines to link Italy, Tunisia, and Libya
via Libya Herald3 min read
Tunisia's Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, announced that Tunis Air will resume flights to Libya in the coming weeks. The minister also stated that his ministry is working to enhance Sfax-Tina International Airport by granting licenses to new companies, including Transavia and some Libyan companies. Additionally, financial incentives, potentially including near-full exemptions, will be offered to training companies to boost the airport's attractiveness. The announcement was made during a plenary session of the Tunisian parliament.
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Switzerland's Sulzer, an industrial engineering and manufacturing firm, has partnered with Jawaby Services & Investments Ltd JSIL, a subsidiary of Libya's National Oil Corporation NOC, to establish Jawaby Sulzer Services. This new joint venture will offer rotating equipment services in Libya, adhering to high industry standards for oil and gas, power generation, and industrial operations. Jawaby Sulzer Services plans to open a service facility in the Misrata Free Zone. The collaboration aims to provide comprehensive, OEM-grade rotating equipment services within Libya, combining Sulzer's global technical expertise with JSIL's local presence. This initiative seeks to address the current need for Libyan operators to send critical assets abroad for maintenance, which often leads to longer lead times and increased operational risks. The new entity will deliver local maintenance, re-engineering, and rehabilitation services, meeting Sulzer's global excellence standards.
The Libyan Business Council LBC announced it will lead a business delegation to the APAS SHOW 2026, a food exhibition, in São Paulo, Brazil, from May 18 to 21. This mission is part of the LBC's broader strategy to create opportunities for its members and enable their participation in significant international exhibitions and forums. APAS is recognized as the largest food and beverage fair in the Americas and the world's largest supermarket event. The LBC previously led a trade delegation to the APAS show in 2025. Separately, the Customs Authority and Brazil's Seara are discussing Libyan regulations concerning frozen meat imports, and Dar al-Ifta has stated that meat imported from non-Islamic countries is not considered halal.
Must ReadLibya's Ministry of Oil and Gas announced that its Nigeria-Niger-Libya Gas Pipeline Project Committee convened for a technical and coordination meeting. The discussions focused on reviewing preliminary engineering studies and concepts, and developing a memorandum of understanding with Nigeria. The committee also followed up on efforts to advance the project to its subsequent phases. This meeting is part of ongoing work to assess technical feasibility and improve coordination among stakeholders. Previous discussions between Libya and Nigeria have included gas projects, extending export pipelines to Europe, and a high-level delegation visit to Tripoli, with an agreement to prepare an MoU for Nigeria's gas pipeline to Europe passing through Libya.
At the Libya France Business Forum in Paris on April 16, Ahmed Al-Ghazali, Chairman of Al-Fath Company for Importing Agricultural Supplies and Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Libya, highlighted the growing momentum in Libya's agricultural sector. He emphasized the increasing cooperation between Libya and France, aligning with the National Development Agency's Vision 2030. Al-Ghazali noted a clear shift from planning to execution, with agriculture becoming a practical driver for food security and economic diversification. French engagement, through technology, expertise, and investment, combined with local partnerships, is creating opportunities in irrigation, mechanization, and Agri-tech. He stated that Libya is now a market of execution, with a clear direction despite remaining challenges, focusing on delivery and building the right partnerships. The forum showcased ready-to-execute projects for French company participation. The first part of the forum was held in Marseille on April 14.