Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel-Sadiq, held high-level talks on Wednesday with top executives from Shell to explore new investment and partnership opportunities in the country’s oil and gas sector.

The meeting, held in Tripoli, brought together Shell officials from various divisions—trading, exploration, business development, and corporate relations—focused on the Middle East and North Africa region.

“The Libyan oil sector is open for business. We are ready to work with leading international companies like Shell,” Minister Abdel-Sadiq said during the talks. He emphasized Libya’s commitment to reviving its energy industry and boosting production through foreign expertise and advanced technology.

The discussions centered on expanding cooperation in exploration and production while reinforcing Libya’s strategic energy partnerships.

“Investing in oilfield development and increasing production capacity are key to our economic recovery,” Abdel-Sadiq added. “Partnerships like these are essential for sustainable resource development and long-term stability.”

Shell executives welcomed the talks and reaffirmed interest in Libya’s oil potential, according to ministry sources.

The meeting is part of a broader push by the Libyan government to attract foreign investment and modernize its energy infrastructure following years of conflict and underdevelopment.