{
  "id": 18926291,
  "title": "FM discusses energy cooperation with Libyan counterpart",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/fm-discusses-energy-cooperation-with-libyan-counterpart",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/fm-discusses-energy-cooperation-with-libyan-counterpart/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with Libyan Acting Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Al-Sadiq on November 7, 2026 to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. Abdelatty emphasized the urgency of advancing joint projects, such as constructing and connecting gas pipelines and increasing collaboration on petroleum products. He also urged the prompt completion of projects to refine Libyan crude oil in Egypt for re-export, refurbishing Libyan refineries, and finalizing electricity interconnection initiatives between the two nations.\n\nIn response, Al-Sadiq expressed gratitude for the existing cooperation between Egypt and Libya in technical energy fields, highlighting ongoing technical cooperation in oil, gas, and electricity. He reaffirmed Libya's dedication to keeping the momentum of ongoing joint projects and announced intentions to visit Cairo soon to further discussions on technical cooperation with Egypt's ministers of petroleum and electricity.",
  "summary": "Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with Libyan Acting Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Al-Sadiq at the newly established premises of the Egyptian Embassy in Tripoli to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. Abdelatty stressed the importance of expediting … The post FM…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}