The Government of National Unity signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with the U.S. company Boeing, with the aim of modernizing the civil aviation fleet and developing the sector in accordance with international standards, as part of a government delegation’s visit to the United States.

A statement from the Ministry of Transportation indicated that the signing took place in the presence of the Minister of Transportation and the Prime Minister’s Financial Advisor, Mohamed Salem Al-Shahoubi.

The memorandum aims to support programs for the acquisition of modern aircraft, strengthen technical and engineering cooperation, and develop the aviation sector’s infrastructure in Libya.

The statement added that the signing ceremony was attended by the Senior Advisor to the U.S. President, Massad Boulos, who emphasized the importance of strengthening the Libyan-American partnership, praising the progress made on the economic front, particularly regarding the unification of the general budget, and considering the agreement a step paving the way for broader cooperation in the fields of development and investment.

Both sides affirmed that this memorandum constitutes an important step toward upgrading Libya’s air transport sector and enhancing its operational and technical efficiency, thereby contributing to improving the quality of air services, strengthening regional and international connectivity, and supporting the country’s economic development efforts.

The statement noted that the government delegation included Minister of Economy and Trade Suhail Abu Shihah, Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Abdul-Sadiq, Head of the Executive Team for Presidential Initiatives and Strategic Projects Mustafa Al-Mana, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Investment Authority Ali Mahmoud.