The talks were held on the sidelines of the 109th meeting of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab League that concluded its activities in Cairo on Thursday.

In a statement on Friday, the Trade and Industry Ministry said Gamea discussed with Minister of Economy and Trade of the Libyan Government of National Unity Mohamed al-Hawij means of fostering bilateral trade and economic relations.

They agreed to start preparing technical meetings for experts to review trade and industry issues as part of preparations for the coming session of the Egyptian-Libyan joint committee, Gamea said.