Major Milestone Achieved in Benghazi as Italian Companies Partner with Libya Reconstruction Fund to Transform Critical Infrastructure
BENGHAZI, Libya / ROME, Italy — In a key advancement for Italy-Libya bilateral relations, comprehensive agreements have been formally signed in Benghazi between prominent Italian partners San Donato Group, GKSD, and the Libya Reconstruction and Development Fund.
The landmark partnership establishes a robust framework for modernizing Libya’s health and energy sectors through the deployment of Italian expertise, ambitious capacity building initiatives, and sustainable cooperation mechanisms designed to create lasting institutional transformation.
The high-profile signing ceremony, which took place in Benghazi on Thursday, brought together senior officials and business leaders from both nations to witness what many are calling a defining moment in Mediterranean cooperation and post-conflict reconstruction efforts.
Chairman of GKSD and San Donato Group Kamel Ghribi, whose office played a central coordinating role in facilitating the agreements, expressed profound satisfaction with the achievement and its far-reaching implications for both nations. “Today in Benghazi, we marked a milestone of real strategic significance,” he said. “Together with the San Donato Group and GKSD, we signed concrete agreements with the Libyan Reconstruction and Development Fund to advance healthcare and the energy sector, anchored in Italian excellence, high-level training and a spirit of effective, forward-looking cooperation.”
Comprehensive Multi-Sector Development Initiative
The comprehensive agreements address two fundamental pillars of national infrastructure: advanced healthcare delivery systems and modernized energy sector development. At the heart of the healthcare component stands San Rafael Hospital, internationally recognized as one of the Mediterranean region’s most prestigious medical institutions with an acclaimed reputation for clinical excellence and innovative patient care.
The partnership establishes clear pathways for technology transfer, professional training programs, and institutional development while creating employment opportunities and fostering knowledge exchange between Italian and Libyan professionals. The energy sector component focuses on infrastructure rehabilitation, renewable energy integration, and capacity building to support Libya’s long-term energy independence and sustainability goals.
“This achievement fills me with deep pride, particularly as it places San Raffaele Hospital, an internationally renowned centre of excellence, at the heart of this shared ambition,” Ghribi added.
Model for Economic Diplomacy and Private Sector Engagement
Looking toward the broader impact of the agreements, Ghribi articulated a vision that extends well beyond the immediate projects to encompass a new paradigm for Italy-Libya economic relations and regional cooperation.
“I am confident that this initiative will open the way for other Italian companies and stand as a powerful example of private diplomacy; one that strengthens the bonds between Italy and Libya. This extraordinary country is driven by the determination, talent and resilience of its people.
Progress is built through partnership. Building together is the way forward.”
The agreements outline specific milestones and deliverables across multiple timeframes. During the immediate phase spanning the first and second quarters of 2026, the partners will establish joint coordination committees, conduct technical assessments and needs analysis, launch initial capacity building programs, and deploy Italian technical advisors to Libya.
The medium-term phase running through 2026 and 2027 will focus on infrastructure rehabilitation projects, advanced training programs for Libyan professionals, technology transfer initiatives, and institutional strengthening activities.
The long-term vision extending from 2027 to 2030 envisions full operationalization of upgraded facilities, self-sustaining local capacity, expanded cooperation into additional sectors, and the creation of regional knowledge-sharing platforms.
About the Partner Organizations
San Donato Group, headquartered in Italy, stands as one of Europe’s leading healthcare and energy conglomerates with decades of international experience in infrastructure development, hospital management, and institutional capacity building across multiple continents. The organization brings proven methodologies for healthcare system transformation and has successfully completed similar partnerships in emerging markets throughout the Mediterranean basin and beyond.
GKSD brings specialized expertise in complex project implementation, cross-border cooperation initiatives, and public-private partnership structures, with particular strength in post-conflict reconstruction environments. The firm has established a track record of delivering results in challenging operational contexts while maintaining the highest standards of transparency and accountability.
Libya Reconstruction and Development Fund serves as the primary national coordinating body for reconstruction projects, working to rebuild Libya’s infrastructure, strengthen institutions, and facilitate international partnerships that support the country’s long-term development goals. The Fund operates under the oversight of Libyan authorities and coordinates with international partners to ensure alignment with national priorities and sustainable development objectives.
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