Since September 15, a new visa system has been introduced for citizens of Libya, which provides for the simplified receipt of long-term and multiple visas.
, the Minister of Trade of Turkey Omer Bolat announced the results of the meeting with the head of the Ministry of Education of Libya Muhammad Salim Ash Shekhubi. The meeting was held in Ankara, in the building of the Ministry of Trade of Turkey.
Bolat noted that the first meeting of the joint Turkish-Libean working group took place in April in Tripoli, and the current meeting became the second.
, following the results of the first meeting, a roadmap was developed and a protocol was signed regarding the interaction, contracting companies and bodies of contracts and bodies authorities.
Bolat emphasized deep economic, trade and investment ties between Turkey and Libya. According to the minister, in the first 8 months of 2025, bilateral trade reached 3 billion dollars.
the goal of 2025 – to bring the annual turnover to $ 4 billion, and in 2026 to $ 5 billion, he noted. “Libya remains an important partner for Turkish contractors. Since 1972, when Turkish companies began to work abroad in Libya, 641 projects totaling $ 31.5 billion were implemented. Cooperation is actively developing in the fields of education, healthcare, tourism and energy, especially taking into account the production of high-quality oil,” the head of Libya noted departments.
Bolat noted significant opportunities for interaction in agriculture, fishing, mining, mining, as well as in the field of renewable energy (solar and wind energy).
The head of the Turkish Ministry of Transport proposed holding a meeting of the Turkish-Lyvian intergovernmental commission in December 2025 Economic cooperation (KEK), which has not been carried out since 2009. Also, in the near future, an agreement will be signed in Istanbul on the creation of a joint committee on economics and trade (Jetco).
a joint working group is solving the problems that arose in the construction industry of Libya due to the civil war. Bolat emphasized that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan actively supports efforts to ensure peace, stability and development of Libya.
Muhammad Salim Ashhehubi noted that relations between Turkey and Libya have a long history, and countries are working on their further strengthening.
Currently, about 50 flights are carried out a week, and the countries are carried out between the countries, and The possibility of opening new routes is considered. Ash Shekhubi emphasized Libya’s interest in the development of transport projects with Turkey.
He also pointed out new opportunities for Turkish companies in the oil industry of Libya. Within the framework of the Libya Government Program, “Return to Life”, projects are being implemented, including road restoration and construction of hospitals, some of which are carried out by Turkish contractors.