Libya and Morocco plan to restore air travel and establish a sea route by 2025 after nearly a decade of cessation. This initiative was discussed between high-ranking officials during a recent meeting, highlighting their intent to strengthen economic and transport cooperation despite previous security-related suspensions of flights since February 2015.
Libya and Morocco are preparing to restore air transport operations between their nations in 2025 after a ten-year interruption. In addition, both parties aim to establish a direct maritime connection between their ports. This initiative was discussed during a meeting in Rabat between Moroccan Minister of Transport and Logistics Abdel Samad Kayouh and Mohammed Al-Shahoubi, the Transport Minister for the Government of National Unity in Libya, coinciding with the 29th extraordinary session of the Arab Civil Aviation Organization’s General Assembly.
The Moroccan Ministry of Transport released a statement affirming both nations’ commitment to enhancing cooperation in the transport sector. Al-Shahoubi emphasized Libya’s renewed interest in reinstating air links to bolster economic relations and promote various sectors between the two countries. He further stated that the Libyan government is eager to pursue initiatives to establish a sea route to facilitate trade.
Minister Kayouh expressed Morocco’s dedication to strengthen bilateral cooperation in transport by convening bilateral technical committees to explore further collaboration opportunities, as well as to share experience and expertise in transportation matters. Flights between Libya and Morocco have been indefinitely suspended since February 2015 due to security concerns, which also included restrictions on Libyan aircraft flying over Moroccan airspace.
Libya and Morocco are revisiting their transport connections after nearly a decade of suspended operations. The discussions to revive air travel and establish a sea route reflect a growing interest in enhancing economic cooperation. The last operational flights between the two nations ended in February 2015 when Moroccan authorities ceased services due to security issues. This renewed initiative is part of a broader ambition for stronger bilateral relations.
In summary, Libya and Morocco have taken significant steps towards reactivating their transport links with plans to resume air services and establish maritime routes by 2025. This initiative aims to strengthen economic ties and facilitate cooperation in various sectors. The commitment from both governments to enhance collaboration in transportation is a positive development, following several years of operational suspension due to security concerns.
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