Reliable sources confirmed to Sada economic newspaper that a meeting was convened last Tuesday between the head and members of the Libyan Industry Union and the governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Al Seddik Al Kabir.

The meeting addressed methods of granting documentary credits for importing products that include 60 categories, among which food commodities, industrial and medical goods, etc.

The meeting also underlined the difficulties faced by manufacturers with regard to the banks and documentary credits.

Sada was also informed that Al Seddik Al Kabir expressed support for the manufacturers. Moreover, a direct route has been opened between the Central Bank of Libya and the Libyan Industry Union.