Tunisia, Libya vow to deepen economic cooperation

Alsharq Tribune-Otaify 

Tunisian Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri met visiting Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade Mohamed al-Hwej in Tunis on Wednesday, with the two sides reaffirming their commitment to deepening economic and trade cooperation, according to a statement released by the Tunisian government.

During the talks, the two reviewed the outcomes of the Tunisian-Libyan Joint Trade Commission meeting held on Dec. 7-8, 2024, in Tripoli.

Zenzri emphasized Tunisia's commitment to enhancing and diversifying trade relations with Libya, as well as advancing economic integration between the two neighboring countries.

She also reiterated Tunisia's firm support for the Libyan people's sovereign choices, underscoring that the Libyan issue remains an internal matter free from foreign interference.

For his part, Al-Hwej called for harmonizing standards to ensure the smooth flow of goods across border crossings.

He also underscored the importance of enhancing private sector development, promoting the digitalization of administrative procedures, and removing barriers to trade.