Libya and Turkey review economic cooperation prospects
The Minister of Industry and Minerals, Ahmed Abu Haisa, discussed Thursday with Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar prospects for cooperation in the fields of energy, industry, and mining.
This came during a meeting held on the sidelines of his participation in the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit, attended by a number of officials and specialists from both sides.
The two sides emphasized the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries and activating the signed agreements and memoranda of understanding, which will contribute to supporting sustainable development tracks. Economy Tagged: Minister of Industry and Minerals Turkey
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