Libyan interest in investing in the upgrade of Tunis-Carthage Airport
LIBYA – An economic report published by London’s Al-Arab Weekly highlighted Libya’s interest in investing in the maintenance and upgrade of Tunis-Carthage International Airport.
Prospects Beyond Traditional Cooperation
The report, whose main economic points were followed by Al-Marsad, said the interest forms part of Libya’s efforts to deepen ties with Tunisia and build wider economic cooperation by opening new avenues, especially in strategic projects in infrastructure and air transport.
According to the report, that interest was reflected in an announcement by Mahmoud Al-Farjani, director-general of the National Development Authority, during the Libyan-French economic summit, of readiness to direct the authority’s expertise in developing airports inside Libya and use that as a basis to launch investments and partnerships in several regional destinations, including Tunisia.
Initial Offer, No Final Deal
The report said the announcement did not confirm that Libya and Tunisia had reached a final agreement on Tunis-Carthage International Airport or approved specific financing, adding that what was on the table so far was limited to expressing readiness to explore financing and investment opportunities, without a figure for any potential investment.
Key Details Still Undefined
It added that the partnership model, the size of any Libyan stake and the project timetable had yet to emerge — details it described as decisive in determining whether the proposal would develop into an actual investment project or remain an initial cooperation offer.
The report said the proposal went beyond Tunis-Carthage International Airport alone, reflecting a possible Libyan push to shift the economic relationship with Tunisia from traditional areas such as trade, services and the movement of people to infrastructure projects capable of having a direct impact on economic activity between the two countries.
