Libya and Niger discuss transit corridor cooperation
Representatives from Libya and Niger met in Tripoli on Tuesday, 20 May 2025, to discuss the ambitious 'Libya Africa Transit Corridors' project aimed at transforming regional connectivity across North and West Africa.
The high-level meeting brought together Libya's Joint High Committee for the 'Libya Africa Transit Corridors' Project, including officials from the Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) and the Ministry of Transport, alongside Niger's Chargé d'Affaires to Libya.
Libya's Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport for Land Transport Affairs led the discussions, joined by senior officials including the Director of Strategic Planning at the Libya Africa Investment Portfolio and the Director General of the Land Transport Authority.
The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation also participated, highlighting the project's diplomatic significance.
The Libyan delegation presented comprehensive details of the transit corridor initiative, emphasising its potential to drive economic and social transformation across the region.
The project is designed to boost trans-Saharan commerce and strengthen continental trade links extending far beyond the two participating nations.
Niger's diplomatic representative praised the initiative and expressed appreciation for Libya's decision to route one of the strategic corridors through Niger. This positive reception demonstrates both countries' commitment to deepening their partnership.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to draft a memorandum of understanding that will establish the foundation for bilateral cooperation on the project.
The 'Libya Africa Transit Corridors' initiative represents a major infrastructure undertaking designed to connect Libya with its African neighbours to the south. The project encompasses two primary routes: one connecting Misurata through Tamanhint to Agadez in Niger, and another linking Benghazi via Kufra towards Sudan.
This ambitious venture promises to enhance Libya's role as a gateway between Mediterranean markets and sub-Saharan Africa whilst supporting regional economic integration across the continent.
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