Tuesday, 25 May, 2021 - 09:45 The Libyan and Tunisian prime ministers during their press conference in Tripoli. (AFP) Tunis - Mongi Saidani Tunisia and Libya agreed on boosting investment, overcoming difficulties and restoring trade during a visit by Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi to Tripoli aimed at relaunching economic cooperation. Over a thousand Tunisian investors and 150 companies participated in the Libyan-Tunisian Economic Forum and Exhibition that was held during his visit. Investors and companies from several sectors, including construction, infrastructure, trade, services, and banking, took part in the event. Former Tunisian Trade Minister Mohsen Hassan indicated that the delegation's visit to Libya was successful, leading to the bilateral agreement on restoring trade exchange and investment in both directions.