The Agreement on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation between Italy and Libya was signed on January 19, 1979, with the aim of promoting and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the economic, scientific, and technical fields.
The agreement’s main goal is to integrate the resources and expertise of the two countries, with particular focus on promoting initiatives in economic development, technological exchange, and scientific collaboration. Areas of action include, among others, applied scientific research, technological innovation, vocational training, and technical assistance.
The agreement has an initial duration of five years and is automatically renewable for additional five-year periods unless either party decides to terminate it with three months’ notice.
Recently, during the Italy-Libya Business Forum in Tripoli in 2024, new agreements were signed, including a Memorandum of Understanding on Development Cooperation, which aims to regulate the activities of the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) in Libya, formalizing its presence in the country and facilitating collaboration with Libyan authorities. However, these new agreements have not replaced or modified the 1979 Agreement, which remains in force.

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