IT and Telcom Strategies Forum 2021 in Libya was launched Sunday in the presence of representatives from Huawei, Ericsson, Retelit, ZTE, and Nokia.

The Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Company said the forum aims to enhance and develop the Libyan telecommunications sector to reach international standards and to create a technological environment that can attract foreign investments.

The participating firms at the two-day forum displayed their cutting-edge IT features, especially 5G for higher internet speed, while a number of initiatives were announced with the aim of developing the infrastructure, telecommunications services, better internet speed, government online services, vocational training in telecommunications and IT in the three coming years.

Officials from the participating companies reiterated commitment to working with the Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Company to implement projects that enhance IT and Telcom sector in Libya.

The CEO of the Libyan Post Telecommunications & Information Technology Company Faisal Gergab said the forum was a step forward in the return of international companies to working in Libya, which will lead to boosted economy and partnerships with the private sector.