Towards strengthening relations between Tanzania and Libya, the President of the Presidential Council of Libya, Mohamed Younis Menfi, will visit Tanzania to strengthen economic ties.

Accompanied by a special delegation and senior officials for a summit of African heads of state on the energy sector is expected to take place at the end of this month in Dar es Salaam. 

According to a statement circulated to the press, one of the businessmen in the mining sector from Libya, Mohamed Abubakar, said that the arrival of a delegation of senior leaders from their country will open the doors of cooperation between Tanzania and Libya, Abubakar concluded. 

Among those accompanying him on this trip will be the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Energy of Libya. 

The aim is to reach agreements in various sectors including Education, Economy, and Trade. Additionally, some contracts will be signed during this visit. 

To ensure cooperation and productivity in Oil Services, the Libyan Oil Energy Company is set to begin its operations in Tanzania. In the economic and business sector, one of the banks in Libya will enter into agreements to open its branch in Tanzania, specifically the Sahel and Sahra Bank, along with various initiatives to boost the economy and trade. 

Libya is also expected to strengthen religious ties by supporting Islamic institutions that provide social assistance and help various orphanages. 

It should be remembered that the Ambassador of Libya to Tanzania, Abdelmajed Shetawi mentioned this earlier when he met with President Samia Suluhu Hassan in March 2024 when he presented his credentials.