On Friday in the Moroccan Ministry’s office, Ahmed Abu Hissa, the Minister of Industry and Minerals in the Government of National Unity (GNU), spoke with Riad Mazour, the Minister of Industry and Trade in Morocco, about bolstering economic collaboration between the two nations.

A partnership between the Libyan Iron and Steel Company and Moroccan companies that specialize in car body manufacturing was established during the meeting, according to information released by the Libyan Ministry of Industry. The meeting also discussed ways to capitalize on Morocco’s experience in setting up and managing industrial zones and establishing and managing technologies.

Mohammed Al-Huweij, the minister of economy and trade, attended the meeting, which took place on the fringes of the Moroccan-Libyan Business Forum, which was held in Tangier under the theme “Investment boosts development and economic integration.”

Al-Huweij demanded the opening of air and sea routes between Tangier and Tripoli during his speech at the Forum on Wednesday in order to facilitate trade and boost the volume of goods exchanged.

Al-Huweij emphasized the significant role Morocco would play in Libya by reopening the Moroccan embassy in Tripoli and the General Consulate in Benghazi, which will aid in streamlining the visa application process for Libyan nationals and business owners.

Memoranda of understanding were signed by the Moroccan and Libyan representatives outside the forum. With the involvement of 20 Moroccan businesses, over 90 Libyan businesspeople, and 17 Libyan institutions and corporations, the forum’s accompanying exhibition was also inaugurated.