Egypt Seeks Energy Partnership With Libya to Ease Domestic Crisis

Egypt plans to accelerate energy projects with Libya to address gas shortages and high LNG costs. Negotiations include the construction of pipelines and electrical interconnection between the two neighboring countries.

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed technical cooperation with Libya's acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdulsadek. The plan involves processing Libyan crude oil in Egyptian refineries for subsequent re-export.

This move comes shortly after the reopening of the Egyptian embassy in Tripoli, which had been closed for 12 years. The initiative reflects a shift in Egypt's diplomatic strategy regarding the political groups that control Libyan territory.

The energy crisis in Egypt has been exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East, which has pushed up global fuel prices. The government is seeking alternatives to ensure domestic supply and reduce reliance on expensive imports.

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