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The Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli organized a business meeting at a leading Tripoli hotel last Sunday with several Libyan businessmen dealing with the Indonesian market. The meeting was in the presence of Didi Rifai Ahmed, the Indonesian Charg daffaires, and Anwar Abu Sitta, President of the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce.

In an exclusive interview with Libya Herald, Charg daffaires Didi Rifai said that this meeting was organised to talk about commercial opportunities available and increasing mutual benefits to enhance economic cooperation between Indonesia and Libya.

He expressed his deep gratitude to Libyan businessmen for their participation and stressed the importance of the great and enormous opportunities available for doing business with Indonesia, a country with 275 million consumers and offering a diverse range of products and services from basic to high-tech industries.

International standards Halal products The Charg daffaires highlighted the advantages of dealing with Indonesia, noting the availability of high-quality halal products, competitive prices for exports adhering to US, EU and UK standards, and the efficiency of direct trade routes that bypass intermediaries in other countries.

Invites Libyan businessmen to attend trade events He confirmed that his countrys government is interested in raising the level of trade cooperation with Libya and welcomes Libyan companies and business travellers to attend the economic activities organized in Indonesia.

Specifically, he invited them to attend the Halal Indonesia Jakarta Exhibition from 30 August to 1 September 1, 2024; The Second Indonesian African Forum in Bali 1-3 September 2024, as well as the 39th Indonesia Trade Fair from 9 to 12 October 2024, each of which offers invaluable opportunities for business cooperation between the two countries.

The Indonesian Charg daffaires reported to Libya Herald that the Community Development Authority in Indonesia sent a special invitation to all business leaders in Libya to attend the three major economic events in Indonesia, stressing the support provided by the Indonesian Embassy in Tripoli to facilitate their participation in all economic and commercial activities held in Indonesia throughout the year.

Libyan trade delegation to visit Indonesia For his part, Anwar Abu Sitta, President of Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, revealed that there is coordination between the Chamber and the Indonesian Embassy to organize a Libyan trade delegation to attend several exhibitions and international economic forums in Indonesia.

Canning and fish processing The trade delegation aims to benefit from industrial experiences and to cooperate in the field of technology transfer, especially in the field of canning and processing fish, as Indonesian companies are considered pioneers in this field. It also looks to benefit from the opportunities available in several industrial fields that the Libyan private sector can benefit from and investment cooperation with potential partners from Indonesia.

Libyan consumers acceptance of Indonesian products Abu Sitta stressed the importance of the Libyan market for Indonesian manufacturing companies, as well as the interest of Libyan investors and traders to increase the volume of cooperation with Indonesian companies that have a presence in the global market and compete with well-known international companies in several fields. These include the food industries, rubber industry, construction materials, and furniture sectors. He pointed out that Libyan consumers accept Indonesian products due to their high competitiveness in terms of quality and price.

Special direct chartered flights to and from Jakarta next October It is noteworthy that the Indonesian embassy pointed out the plan to organise direct flights between Tripoli and Jakarta next October on board a Ghadames Airlines aircraft, with special facilities being provided to attend economic forums and exhibitions in Indonesia.

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The European Union (EU) reaffirmed in a statement on Tuesday its readiness to work with the Libyan authorities to achieve sustainable peace and stability while supporting reconciliation, transitional justice, and the national unity of the state.

This came in a statement on the report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on technical assistance in Libya and measures for technical assistance and capacity building, indicating through the European Union that close cooperation with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and engagement with the Libyan authorities contributed to strengthening dialogue and cooperation.

The European Union commended Libya's efforts to participate in human rights discussions, urging Libyans to continue taking steps toward improving the general human rights situation in the country, while ensuring accountability and justice regarding human rights violations and abuses.

The statement expressed the European Union's concern about the challenges that Libya continues to face, with violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, sexual and gender-based violence, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests and detentions.

The EU also stressed its commitment and that of its member states to cooperate and engage in dialogue with the Libyan authorities to enhance protection, migration governance, and border management in a way that supports and promotes human rights. It called on the Libyan authorities to fully cooperate with the United Nations human rights system and the International Criminal Court, as well as to facilitate unhindered and safe access to all parts of Libya, including to places of detention.

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The American Chamber of Commerce in Libya (AmCham Libya) informed Libya Herald that it hosted meetings during the recent visit of U.S. Embassy Commercial and Economic Officer, David Morrison. Morrison was in Tripoli with other Embassy representatives for meetings as well as a July 4 Independence Day celebration, which was the first time the Embassy hosted the celebration in Libya in 11 years.

AmCham member sponsors played a key role in the celebration. Sponsors included Caterpillar, ConocoPhillips, GardaWorld Federal Services, Halliburton, Hill International, MSD (Merck, Sharp & Dohme), Valmont and Visa.

Medical sector On 3 July Morrison met with AmCham and Rami Elhalwagy, MSD Alliance Lead for Libya, Sudan and Yemen. Elhalwagy gave an update on MSDs important activities in Libya regarding its vaccines and oncology medicines and the group discussed how the Embassy and AmCham can support MSD in its business activities in Libya.

Localising healthcare in Libya by importing MSD medicines AmCham President Debbie Hirst said, MSD provides some world class products, including oncology drugs that have previously not been available in Libya. The Libyan government has recognized that by procuring these medicines, patients that previously needed treatment outside of Libya, can now receive it in country. Patients are currently being repatriated in order to receive their treatment here. We were happy to get an update from MSD about the Libyan budgeting approval process so that we can support them in these life-saving activities.

Meeting Tripoli Chamber of Commerce Morrison also met a high-level delegation of officers and members from Tripoli Chamber of Commerce. Tripoli Chamber is one of AmChams key partners in sending delegates to trade fairs in the U.S. This meeting was an opportunity to reflect on the trade fair programme and discuss other ways to enhance cooperation between U.S. and Libyan businesses.

AmCham facilitating business visas for U.S. trade fairs and meetings Ahmed Ghazali, AmCham Vice President said The AmCham visa interview support programme has been instrumental in allowing more participation by Libyan businesspeople at U.S. trade fairs and other business meetings. The first step to developing stronger ties to U.S. companies is by being able to meet them, and we are grateful that the U.S. Embassy shares our vision of supporting this kind of engagement.

Meeting the Libyan Council for Oil, Gas and Renewable Energies The U.S. Embassy Commercial and Economic Officer was also able to meet a group from the Libyan Council for Oil, Gas and Renewable Energies (LCOGRE).LCOGRE represents many of the key companies involved in the Libyan energy sector, and its members participated actively in this years OTC (Offshore Technology Conference in Houston) and RE+ renewable energies conference that AmCham sent delegations to.

It was a great opportunity to get feedback from Libyan businesspeople about how AmCham and the Embassy can continue to support their aspirations with U.S. companies, AmCham President Debbie Hirst said.

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In the context of the holding of the Libya Healthcare Expo in Tripoli (24 to 27 June), under the auspices of the Emergency Medical and Support Centre (EMSC), the 12th campaign of Spanish doctors in several fields visited Libya to perform consultations and surgeries.

As in previous campaigns, the Spanish Embassy informed Libya Herald, the medical team will stay in Libya for one week. On this occasion, the team included plastic and reconstructive surgery, neurosurgeon and traumatology specialists. The Spanish team perform the operations in hospitals of the EMSC network throughout the country.

Libyan patients also receiving healthcare treatment in Spain Libyan patients are also receiving healthcare treatment, mostly surgeries, in Spanish hospitals. In 2023, 49 Libyan patients received treatment in Spain. Currently 13 patients are receiving healthcare in Spanish medical centres.

65 major surgeries planned bringing total to 500 surgeries since 2022 This 12th campaign will achieve 65 major surgeries, bringing the total number of surgeries to over 500 surgeries in Libya since the beginning of these activities in October 2022.

The EMSC is currently building 7 hospitals in Libya, 3 of which are close to becoming operational, in Tripoli, Janzour and Zuwara. Spanish medical teams will continue to travel to Libya to perform surgeries and train Libyan doctors in the process.

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Spanish doctors visit Libya in their 12th campaign 500 surgeries would have been performed since 2022 - Libya Herald

Libyas Assahl Almottahid Olive Oil Pressing Company won two gold and a silver medal in the United States International Olive Oil Competition (USIOOC) held in Miami this June.

The Libyan Export Promotion Centre (LEPC) General Manager received and honoured the Director of the Assahl Almottahid for the achievement.

The LEPC highlighted the technical, administrative and financial support it had provided to the company during the past years to enable it to conclude export contracts to many world markets.

It will be recalled that Libyan olive oils have over recent years won gold and silver awards at several international competitions, including Athens, Geneva, Tokyo, Oslo, and Berlin.

Libya a step closer to exporting olive oil directly to Europe and the rest of the world (libyaherald.com)

Libyan non-oil exports reach US$ 3.1 billion, headed by dates, olive oil and fish (libyaherald.com)

Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Athens International Olive Oil Competition 2024 (libyaherald.com)

Two Libyan olive oil brands win gold at Genevas European International Olive Oil Competition (EIOOC) 2024 (libyaherald.com)

Advancing the diversification of Libyas economy through planting high density olive trees for olive oil production (libyaherald.com)

Libyan winners of Japanese and Norwegian international olive oil competitions honoured (libyaherald.com)

Libyan olive oils win three prizes at the Japan Olive Oil Prize 2023 (libyaherald.com)

An olive oil industry can diversify the economy and earn foreign currency: Head of SME programme (libyaherald.com)

First National Olive Oil Prize launched (libyaherald.com)

Libyan olive oil from Gharian wins two international prizes during May (libyaherald.com)

Libyas Libico olive oil from Gharian wins another international prize (libyaherald.com)

Libyan olive oils win prizes at Berlin awards plans to increase production | (libyaherald.com)

Libico olive oil exported to Italy | (libyaherald.com)

Libyan Export Promotion Centre discusses with Italian Chamber export of olive oil, dates and tuna to Italy and Europe | (libyaherald.com)

Libya organizes non-oil exports conference Tripoli, 16-17 March | (libyaherald.com)

Libya considering allowing fish exports to EU | (libyaherald.com)

Libyan dates exported to Morocco through Benghazi port | (libyaherald.com)

Libya takes first steps towards exporting fish to Europe | (libyaherald.com)

Oil and olive oil fair opens in Tripoli | (libyaherald.com)

Never mind the oil, what about the olive oil? | (libyaherald.com)

Eighth Libyan Dates and Associated Industries exhibition opens in Tripoli | (libyaherald.com)

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