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LIBYA: Minister Discusses Aviation Cooperation With French Ambassador

0938Z 22Sep26

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.

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