Pakistan, Jan. 20 -- Libya will sign a strategic partnership to expand Misurata Free Zone, attracting an estimated USD2.7 billion investment. The agreement involves Qatari, Italian, and Swiss firms. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah said the deal will strengthen Libya's economic and trade position.

The partnerships are expected to generate around USD500 million in annual operating revenues. Dbeibah highlighted that the project will boost Libya's ports, increasing both size and capacity. Foreign investment will play a key role in infrastructure development and modernization.

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"This project demonstrates Libya's commitment to productive external financing and sustainable econo...