The Misrata Free Zone witnessed the launch on Thursday of an animal protein production project by the Chinese investment and trade company Red Pelagics.

The zone stated that the project supports food security and promotes economic diversification by investing in the food industry and local production, thereby helping to reduce dependence on imports, improve supply chain efficiency, and create added value for the industrial sector, according to a statement on its Facebook page.

The launch was attended by the Chairman of the Free Zone Management Committee, Engineer Mohsen Al-Sagouti, and the General Manager of the Chinese company, Bo Jiqi, along with a number of officials from both sides and representatives of several Chinese companies.

It is worth noting that the Misurata Free Zone includes diverse investments spanning the oil, industrial, technology, and logistics sectors.