Libyan Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction to be held in Benghazi from 25 to 26 June
The Benghazi Chamber of Commerce announced that the Libyan Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction will be held in Benghazi from 25 to 26 June.
The event is jointly organised by the Libyan Development and Reconstruction Fund, headed by the Hafter family, and the Libyan Italian Chamber of Commerce.
Benghazi Chamber says the forum comes within the framework of strategic partnerships in the development and reconstruction sectors and national efforts aimed at advancing reconstruction and stimulating economic growth by launching this pioneering qualitative initiative represented in organizing the Libyan-Italian Forum for Development and Reconstruction.
The initiative is also a practical embodiment of the Libyan state's orientation towards building effective international partnerships, attracting capital and value-added projects in a way that enhances the path of national reconstruction, and consolidates Libya's presence as an attractive destination for investment in the region.
Benghazi Chamber says this event represents a pivotal milestone in the Libyan-Italian cooperation process, and a unique opportunity to explore investment and partnership prospects in vital sectors, including infrastructure, energy, services, and technology. It highlights Libya as a promising destination regaining its position as an emerging regional hub for development.
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