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LAIP receives Niger’s ambassador to advance Libya Africa transit corridors project

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The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) received on Sunday, 15 March 2026, at its headquarters in Tripoli, H.E. Mr Amadou Mohamed Othman, Ambassador of the Republic of Niger to Libya, accompanied by a delegation that included the Embassy’s First Counsellor and the Ambassador’s Secretary.

The delegation was received by the Chair and members of the High Committee for the Libya Africa Transit Corridors Project.

The meeting formed part of a series of coordination engagements organised by the High Committee with diplomatic missions of countries concerned with the project. These engagements aim to introduce regional stakeholders to the project’s proposed routes, align perspectives on its economic and logistical objectives, and strengthen frameworks for cooperation and coordination.

During the meeting, the Committee delivered a presentation outlining the project’s strategic plans and development dimensions, and provided clarifications in response to inquiries raised by the Nigerien side.

For his part, H.E. the Ambassador expressed his appreciation for the significance of the project, affirming his support for the initiative and the commitment of his country’s mission to placing it among its priorities in the context of promoting regional integration and strengthening economic and logistical cooperation between the two countries.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides agreed to begin preparations for a ministerial-level meeting between Libya and Niger, aimed at translating the current understandings into practical steps and agreements that will support the next phase of the project.

The Committee had previously held a meeting with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Niger in May 2025 to introduce the project and its main objectives, marking the beginning of coordination efforts and enhanced cooperation between the two sides.

African Union officials affirm support for Libya Africa Transit Corridors Project

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The Libya Africa Investment Portfolio (LAIP) held a meeting on 11 November 2025 at its headquarters in Tripoli, attended by the Chairman of the Board and the Director of Strategic Planning.

The meeting welcomed a high-level African Union delegation, which included:

  • The Chair and members of the Standing Committee for Monitoring and Implementing the African Union Agenda 2063 at the Libyan Council of Ministers.
  • The Chair and members of the African Union Development Agency – NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD), affiliated with the African Union Commission.
  • Members of the Five-Member Committee of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (ECOSOCC).

During the meeting, the Portfolio presented an overview of its operations across Africa and within Libya, including the activities of its subsidiary companies. The briefing also highlighted its principal strategic initiatives, foremost among them the Libya Africa Transit Corridors Project, which extends from the ports of Misrata and Benghazi deep into the African continent.

The presentation outlined the project’s objectives, which aim to provide a strategic gateway for sub-Saharan countries to European markets, enhance Libya’s role as a regional logistics hub, and stimulate economic, trade, human and spatial development. The initiative seeks to promote regional integration and deliver mutual benefits for Libya and the peoples of Africa.

The Portfolio also reviewed the progress achieved by the Joint High Committee, responsible for planning, supervising and monitoring the implementation of the project. The committee comprises representatives from LAIP, the Ministry of Transport, and several other key government institutions.

Participants expressed their strong support for the project and emphasised its strategic importance, reaffirming their commitment to ensuring its successful delivery. They pledged that the African Union’s agencies and bodies would endorse and promote the initiative across all relevant platforms, while providing every form of financial and technical assistance required.

It was further confirmed that the project will be included in the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), which encompasses the 69 priority projects identified by the African Union Commission as vital to advancing the continent’s development agenda.

Fourth Meeting of the High Committee for the Transit Corridors Project

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The fourth meeting of the High Committee for the Libya Africa Transit Corridors Project (LAPTCorr)  was held on Monday, 28 April 2025, at the committee’s headquarters in Tripoli.

The High Committee is entrusted with the responsibility of supervising and closely monitoring the Transit Routes Project, which includes two main routes: “Misurata – Tamanhant – Agadez (Niger)” and “Benghazi – Kufra – Sudan.”

During the meeting, the actions taken concerning the implementation of recommendations from the third meeting were reviewed as follows:

  • Verifying the complete nomination of representatives from relevant entities for membership in the supporting technical subcommittees, and confirming they have begun their work, whilst providing the necessary resources to support the implementation of tasks within the specified timeframe.
  • Reviewing and approving the project’s logo/branding and website, enhancing its institutional identity and supporting its media and official presence.
  • Following up on arrangements made to strengthen communication with neighbouring countries to support the coordination of project-related efforts.

The meeting concluded at 14:00, with emphasis on the importance of continuing to implement tasks within the approved timeframe, completing the project implementation pathway, which represents a pivotal step towards strengthening African partnerships, supporting trans-Saharan trade movement, and establishing Libya’s position as a central logistics hub on the continent.

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