International Forum for Documentary Credits and Foreign Trade to be held in Tripoli July 6-7, 2026

Tripoli will host the 2026 International Forum on Documentary Credits and Foreign Trade from July 6-7. The event serves as a specialized professional platform designed to unite stakeholders within the trade and finance system. Its primary objectives include advancing knowledge, facilitating the exchange of expertise, and adapting to the swift developments occurring in international trade finance.

Hatem Al-Zayani, General Manager of Rateeb Exhibitions and Conferences, emphasized the forum's role in creating a "genuine space for dialogue" between banking institutions, commercial entities, and international experts. He believes this interaction will be instrumental in refining documentary credit and trade finance practices, bolstering the skills of national professionals, and forging new avenues for collaboration with regional and international financial bodies.

The decision to host this forum in Libya signals a heightened interest in cultivating the nation's financial and commercial sectors. Al-Zayani highlighted that the event is expected to support initiatives aimed at modernizing the business landscape and improving the efficiency of banking services related to foreign trade. Ultimately, these efforts are intended to benefit the national economy and strengthen its integration into global markets.

The forum will gather officials, experts, and specialists in documentary credits, trade finance, and correspondent banking. Participants will include representatives from central and commercial banks, financial institutions, chambers of commerce, and companies in shipping, logistics, inspection, and compliance. Discussions will focus on the key challenges and opportunities in international trade amidst evolving global economic conditions. The agenda features panel discussions and workshops covering the latest advancements in documentary credits, bank transfers, and trade finance instruments, alongside showcasing international best practices and technological solutions to enhance efficiency, facilitate trade, and promote transparency.

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Through this forum, we seek to provide a genuine space for dialogue between banking institutions, commercial entities, and international experts. This will contribute to developing practices related to documentary credits and trade finance, strengthening the capabilities of national personnel, and opening new horizons for cooperation and partnerships with regional and international financial institutions.