Libya & Germany Discuss Energy at Business Forum
The fourth German-Libyan Business Forum commenced on Monday in Tripoli, bringing together top officials, business leaders, and institutional representatives from both countries. The event serves as a strategic platform to deepen economic cooperation and explore investment opportunities between Libya and Germany.
German Ambassador to Libya, Ralph Tarraf, described the forum as a unique chance to strengthen bilateral economic relations. He highlighted the participation of key companies and institutions from both nations, underlining the importance of partnerships in driving sustainable development in Libya.
The opening session features speeches from Mohammed Raied, President of the General Union of Libyan Chambers of Commerce; Olaf Hoffmann, President of the German-Arab Chamber of Commerce; Libyan Ambassador to Germany, Jamal Ali Al-Barq; and German Ambassador to Libya, Ralph Tarraf.
The forum includes four main panel discussions focused on vital sectors: energy (including electricity, renewables, oil and gas), transport, logistics and infrastructure, healthcare and education, and the financial and legal frameworks for doing business in Libya.
Bilateral meetings will also take place between German companies and major Libyan entities such as the National Oil Corporation, the General Electricity Company of Libya, the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya, and the Ministries of Health and Education.
Alongside the forum, Tripoli is hosting a two-day workshop on 13–14 May to support the Libyan Chambers of Commerce in Tripoli, Misrata, and Benghazi. The workshop, held at the headquarters of the General Union of Chambers, includes notable figures such as Abdulaziz Al-Mukhlafi, Secretary General of the German-Arab Chamber, and Dr Khaled Hanafi, Secretary General of the Union of Arab Chambers.
The workshop aims to enhance the capacity of Libyan chambers and foster regional and international cooperation to meet modern economic challenges. Tags: Business Forumeconomygermanylibyatripoli
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