Libya and Turkey discuss boosting oil and gas cooperation
Oil and Gas Minister Khalifa Abdel-Sadiq has held talks with Turkish Ambassador Güven Begeç on strengthening energy cooperation between the two countries.
The meeting, held at the ministry's headquarters in Tripoli on Wednesday, focused on enhancing strategic ties in the oil and gas sector, according to a statement from the ministry.
Discussions included potential collaboration between Libya's National Oil Corporation and the Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), aimed at increasing investment and technical exchange.
The ministry said the talks reflect Libya's broader efforts to expand international partnerships and develop its energy infrastructure.
Abdel-Sadiq previously called for the return of Turkish oil companies during a meeting with Turkey's Minister of Energy, Alparslan Bayraktar, at the Natural Resources Summit in Istanbul last month. He said Libya's investment climate had shown 'tangible improvement' and welcomed new partnerships in exploration and production. Tags: Minister of Oil and Gas Güven Begeç
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