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# LIBYA: Minister Discusses Aviation Cooperation With French Ambassador
- URL: https://insideaviation.news/libya-minister-discusses-aviation-cooperation-with-french-ambassador/
- Published: 2026-09-22T09:38:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T09:38:31.000Z
- Author: Inside Aviation News
- Tags: Libya, France, Regulatory

TRIPOLI, Libya

- Libyan Transport Minister Mohammed Salem Al-Shahoubi discussed with French Ambassador Thierry Valla strengthening aviation cooperation and French airline operations from Libyan airports.
- Meeting occurred at Ministry of Transport with Undersecretary for Air Transport, Civil Aviation Authority head and International Cooperation Office director.
- Minister Mohammed Salem Al-Shahoubi stressed Libya-France relations importance and urged stronger diplomatic and commercial presence in Tripoli plus French firm participation in government projects.
- Al-Shahoubi called for support to lift European airspace ban on Libyan airlines and for French airlines return plus training and maintenance centers.
- Al-Shahoubi highlighted impact of European visa facilitation on air transport viability and need for local visa issuance.
- Ambassador Thierry Valla expressed intent to visit Tripoli for civil aviation meetings to evaluate and audit for French airline resumption.
- Ministry of Transport stated meeting supports international cooperation efforts and opens horizons for global airlines to reintegrate Libya into international transport network.

**Sources:**

- [Libyaakhbar](https://www.libyaakhbar.com/news/2880636.html?ref=insideaviation.news)
- [Libyan Ministry of Transport Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/people/%D9%88%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA/61576876535860/?%5F%5Fcft%5F%5F[0)