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Israel, Libya discuss ‘possibilities of cooperation’

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1 year ago

August 27, 2023

Israel’s foreign ministry in a statement on Sunday confirmed its officials met with Libya’s foreign minister in Italy last week.

The meeting between Eli Cohen, the foreign minister of Israel, and Mangoush, the foreign minister of Libya was brokered by Antonio Tajani, the foreign minister of Italy.

In a statement, Cohen stated that he had discussed “the immense potential for the two countries from their relations, as well as the need of conserving the heritage of Libyan Jewry, which includes refurbishing synagogues and Jewish cemeteries in the country.”

According to the statement, the ministers spoke about the nations’ long-standing connections as well as “the potential for cooperation between the countries and Israeli assistance in humanitarian concerns, agricultural, and water management.”

Italy has championed a move by the European Union to resolve political instability in a few North African countries, which have remained a gateway for African migrants into Europe.

Beyond the migration crisis, the countries have strong economic ties. The Italian market was Libya’s top export market between 2017 and 2020, according to the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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Brazilian meatpacker JBS invests $2.5 billion in Nigeria, builds six facilities

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11 hours ago

November 22, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

Brazilian meatpacker JBS says it has inked a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian government for a $2.5 billion investment plan that will include the construction of six new plants in the African nation.

Three of the plants would deal in poultry, two in beef, and one in pork, according to a statement from JBS.

In accordance with the memorandum of understanding, JBS stated that it would develop a five-year investment plan in Nigeria, which would include budget estimates, feasibility studies, and an action plan for the development of the local supply chain.

The Nigerian government would then guarantee the sanitary, regulatory, and economic conditions required for the project’s viability, JBS continued.

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China’s Xi meets with Morocco’s Crown Prince

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11 hours ago

November 22, 2024

Ifeoluwa Dada

Morocco’s official media reports that Chinese President, Xi Jinping, visited Morocco briefly on Thursday.

According to Morocco’s MAP, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan welcomed Xi in Casablanca. The visit demonstrated the close ties of camaraderie, collaboration, and solidarity between the Moroccan and Chinese peoples, it said.

China’s official broadcaster, CCTV, said that Xi and Hassan had a “cordial conversation” at the airport after being received by the Crown Prince and Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch.

After attending the G20 Summit in Brazil, Xi paid the visit.

In recent years, China has increased its investments in Morocco’s rail and infrastructure. Morocco is desirable for Chinese electric car battery manufacturers because of its proximity to Europe, free trade agreements with important EU and US markets, and an established automotive sector.

Morocco was chosen by Chinese EV battery company Gotion High Tech in June to establish Africa’s first gigafactory, which will cost $1.3 billion in total.