The Central Bank of Libya said Gov. Naji Issa met Interior Minister Emad Al-Trabelsi to review their existing cooperation plan and deepen coordination in areas tied to the bank’s policy agenda. In the context of that meeting, the discussions focused on regulating the foreign exchange market, combating certain negative practices and expanding the use of electronic payment systems and channels. The meeting also covered the development of electronic payment mechanisms for services and fees provided by the Ministry of Interior and its affiliated entities. Those plans would use the national electronic payments infrastructure overseen by the central bank to support the ministry’s digital services, with the stated aims of making payments easier for citizens, improving service efficiency, speeding up transaction processing and reducing reliance on cash.
Central Bank of Libya2026-06-17
Central Bank of Libya advances cooperation with Interior Ministry on foreign exchange oversight and electronic payments
The Central Bank of Libya said its governor met the interior minister to advance an existing cooperation plan covering foreign exchange market regulation, certain negative practices and wider use of electronic payments. The talks also addressed electronic payment mechanisms for ministry services and fees, using the central bank’s national payments infrastructure to support faster, less cash-dependent service delivery.