Russian and Libyan energy ministers discuss projects and joint commission
Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev met Libya's acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, to discuss energy cooperation projects. The talks also covered resuming the work of the two countries' joint intergovernmental commission, according to Russian media.
Why it matters
Libya is an OPEC member whose economy depends heavily on oil and gas, so energy ties with a major producer like Russia carry weight in regional energy markets. Reviving the joint commission fits Moscow's broader effort to widen its economic presence in North Africa.
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