Libya + Tunisia launched new trade corridor connecting them with sub-Saharan Africa

!_Anchor04_ Tunisia and Libya have launched a new African Trade Corridor Initiative, linking Tunisia and Libya to nations in sub-Saharan Africa following a meeting last week between Libyan Economy and Trade Minister Mohamed Al Hwej and Tunisian counterpart Kulthum bin Rajab, Libyan News Agency (LANA) reports. The two ministers also agreed to form a rapid response team to tackle the necessary procedural and logistical measures needed for the smooth transport of goods via the Ras-Jedir crossing, LANA adds.

The two sides also inked several MoUs to connect Tunisia’s Ben Guerdane Trade Zone and the economic freezone in Ras Jedir , Libya Herald reports, citing Economy and Trade Ministry spokesperson Fawzi Wadi. The MoU also includes cooperation to implement the African trade area agreement, Libya Herald added.