Diplomats of Libya, UAE vow to promote economic cooperation

 

Senior diplomats from Libya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday vowed to boost economic cooperation between the two countries, and collaborate in areas such as renewable energy and investment.

Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush and the newly-appointed UAE Ambassador to Libya Mohamed Al Shamsi discussed issues of mutual cooperation during a meeting here on Monday, according to a statement provided by Libya’s Foreign Ministry.

“During the meeting, (the two officials) stressed the importance of promoting economic cooperation, renewable energies, investment, activating the joint committee between the two countries, and leveraging UAE’s development and rebuilding expertise,” reads the statement.

Mohamed Al Shamsi pledged to support the Libyan government’s efforts to achieve stability in the country, as well as his country’s willingness to expand bilateral collaboration, according to the statement.

The two diplomats agreed to allow Libyan nationals to apply for UAE visas electronically, the statement added.

Most foreign embassies and missions in Libya had to evacuate the country due to years of war and instability.

Libya’s Government of National Unity was formed in March of last year, bringing the north African country’s years of political turmoil to an end.