by: Giulia Filpi | April 24, 2024
The president of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohammed al-Menfi, the Tunisian president Kais Saied and the Algerian Abdelmajid Tebboune have stipulated a six-point agreement covering border security, investment cooperation, the electricity connection project, the exchange of goods and assets, and collaboration in scientific research between the three countries. The agreement, which we read about on the Libyan information site Al Wasat, comes from the first consultative meeting between the three heads of state which was held in the Tunisian capital on Monday 22 April. Work began at the Palace of Carthage for consultation and coordination between the three countries on bilateral, regional and international issues, based on an agreement established during their meeting on the sidelines of the summit of gas exporting countries hosted by the Algerian capital on last February.
The final communiqué of the Tunis summit agreed to form a joint working team tasked with coordinating efforts to ensure the protection of common borders from the risks and consequences of irregular immigration and other manifestations of organized crime. It also aims to develop a cooperative approach for the development of these areas. The text of the agreement includes the formation of a working team to develop mechanisms for establishing joint projects and investments in priority sectors, such as cereal and fodder production, seawater desalination and other development projects and programmes. cooperation aimed at ensuring the water and food security of the three countries, including accelerating the implementation of the common mechanism for the exploitation of shared groundwater in the northern desert. The three presidents also agreed to accelerate the implementation of the synchronized electricity connection project between the electricity transmission networks of the three countries, as well as the development of cooperation and the establishment of partnerships in the exploration, production and storage of hydrocarbons, as well as in mining and renewable and clean energy sectors, such as green hydrogen. The final communiqué agreed to overcome difficulties hindering the flow of goods and goods between the three countries, and explore ways to improve the pace of bilateral trade and establish common free trade zones. The summit accelerated the adoption of appropriate measures to facilitate the movement of people and goods, in particular through the development of road and rail transport networks and the creation of a regular sea route between the three countries.
The parties also agreed to develop programs to strengthen cooperation in common cultural heritage, as well as in scientific research, professional training, modern technologies, student and youth exchanges, and to promote the production of joint cultural and educational programs.
At the end of the summit, it was decided to appoint contact points designated by each country to monitor the implementation of the agreement, in preparation for the next consultative meeting, the date and location of which are to be determined.
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