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French companies seek Haftar business in eastern Libya

A delegation from French employers' association Medef is to visit Benghazi on 3 and 4 June in the hope of obtaining reconstruction and healthcare contracts, the first such trip in years. [...]

Published on 03/06/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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