Madar (Istanbul) - Libya's Economy and Trade Minister in the Government of National Unity, Suhail Abushiha, on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, discussed in Istanbul with his counterparts from Sudan, Niger and Chad ways to develop trade relations and regulate trade flows by reviewing bilateral agreements and updating economic cooperation frameworks, the Libyan news agency LANA reported.
The talks were held in separate meetings with Sudan's industry and trade minister and the trade ministers of Niger and Chad on the sidelines of the 42nd session of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation (COMCEC), the Libyan ministry said on its official page.
The meetings covered a review of existing trade agreements between Libya and each of the three countries and ways to renew and update them, as well as coordination of procedures at customs and border crossings.
The sides also discussed setting up financial and trade frameworks to regulate the movement of goods and ease trade.
The ministers agreed to name direct contact points between the ministries concerned to follow up joint trade files and prepare practical proposals to develop the agreements. The agency gave no figures on current trade or any timetable.
