# Putin says trade between Russia and Libya continues to grow

https://mins.news/en/item/118300

- TASS, 2026-10-28 00:08 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2209175

> Vladimir Putin said bilateral trade is developing despite a difficult international political and economic climate, during a meeting with Libyan Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed al-Menfi. Putin described Libya as a longstanding North African partner and said he anticipated productive cooperation at the upcoming Russia-Africa Summit.

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