Ian Pearson, Minister for Trade and Investment will visit Libya from 5 - 7 March to strengthen trade links between the two countriesThe Minister will be accompanied in Libya by a 70-strong business delegation led by Scottish Development International, the Middle East Association and the British Council. The delegates will include senior representatives from HSBC Bank PLC, London and Glasgow Schools of English, International Power Associates and Emirates Bank.
Looking forward to his visit, Mr Pearson said: "I am delighted to be making my first trip to Libya as Minister for Trade and Investment and very keen to see our strong bilateral relationship developed further through increased trade and investment.
"Despite day-to-day challenges of the market, I am pleased to say that British interest in the Libyan market remains strong. A number of British companies are present in Libya and many more have expressed interest in pursuing business there and we are encouraging them to take a leading role as Libya's economic reform programme moves forward. The Minister will hold bilateral meetings with Libyan Ministers throughout his three-day visit. On 5 March, Mr Pearson will officially launch ELTEX English Language Training Exhibition and will deliver a keynote speech to the Scottish International and Middle East Association trade delegations. On 6 March, the Minister will meet representatives from Libyan government and members of the Libyan business community at the British Business Group and International Oil Companies Reception.
