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Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen Association delegation visits General Union of Chambers in Tripoli
via Libya Herald1 min read
A delegation from the Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen Association USIAD, led by Mr. Nivan Kilic, visited the General Union of Chambers in Tripoli. Dr. Samir Al-Tarmal, Director General of the Union, welcomed the delegation, which included an advisor to the National Council for Economic and Social Development, Libyan businessmen, and the Director of Technical Relations and Cooperation at the Tripoli Chamber. Discussions focused on economic and investment cooperation opportunities and strengthening partnerships across commercial, industrial, and investment sectors. Following the meeting, bilateral business B2B sessions were held to explore partnership opportunities and facilitate expertise exchange, aiming to bolster economic relations and increase trade volume. Both sides concluded by emphasizing the importance of ongoing communication, coordination, and reciprocal visits to enhance their economic partnership.
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