On Tuesday 02/04/2025, the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Expertise France renewed their Memorandum of Understanding in the presence of Mr. Abu Bakr Al-Tawil, Director of the European Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. Mohammed Al-Suweed, Senior Advisor at the International Cooperation Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Siraj Al-Hajji from the General Administration of Protocol at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. From the French Embassy, ​​Mr. Mustafa Maharaj, Ambassador of France to Libya, Mr. Jean-Bernard Bolvin, Advisor for Cooperation and Cultural Affairs, from Expertise France, Mr. Jeremie Pellet, Chief Executive Director of Expertise France, Mr. Stéphan Orivel Country Director of Expertise France in Tunisia and Libya, and representatives of Expertise France and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This renewal confirms the commitment of both parties to the cooperation agreement signed between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Expertise France on 10/26/2021, which aims to enhance cooperation in various fields that contribute to achieving sustainable development in Libya. It also ensures coordination of efforts with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation by implementing programs and providing technical support in the best possible way to ensure the implementation of projects in line with national priorities.

This renewal represents an important step towards the continuity of joint work and concerted efforts by both parties to cooperate in the development and economic fields. It reflects the commitment of both parties to open new horizons for effective partnership in a way that serves the national interest, contributes to supporting the economy and digitization, enhances sustainable development, and creates new opportunities that benefit Libyan society.