The Minister of Oil and Gas in the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Aoun, has urged Chinese companies to return and resume their operations in Libya. He emphasized the importance of increasing cooperation between the two countries, especially considering China’s status as one of the world’s major powers and its advanced position in various industries, including the oil and gas sector. China boasts large oil companies that have played a significant role in establishing numerous oil projects.
This call came during a meeting between Minister of Oil Mohammed Aoun and the Chargé d’Affaires of China in Libya, Liu Jin, along with his assistant. The meeting was attended by the Director-General of Technical Affairs, the Technical Advisor to the Minister, the Director of the International Cooperation Office, and his deputy. The discussion focused on the formation of a joint committee to explore prospects for cooperation, exchange ideas, and transfer technology in the fields of oil, gas, and energy.
Aoun pointed out that Libya possesses vast resources, including solar energy, which should encourage Chinese companies to swiftly return and take advantage of these opportunities. Particularly noteworthy is Libya’s plan, through the National Oil Corporation, to conduct an exploratory tour next year via an open global tender for international companies.
The Chinese Chargé d’Affaires affirmed that Chinese companies aspire to return to work in Libya, where over thirty thousand Chinese nationals were employed. They aim to seize larger opportunities, given China’s colossal companies, expertise, skilled workforce, and modern technological equipment in the oil and gas sectors. He noted that Chinese authorities are currently evaluating the situation in Libya to expedite the return of Chinese companies.
