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A team of IMF experts stresses the importance of agreeing on a unified budget in Libya for 2025.
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Tripoli, 15 December 2024 (Lana) A team of International Monetary Fund (IMF) experts stressed, at the conclusion of a recent visit to Libya, the importance of agreeing on a unified and approved budget in Libya for 2025 to achieve financial stability and improve resource management. In a statement issued following its visit to Tunisia between December 2 and 6, the team supported the efforts of the Central Bank of Libya to facilitate access to foreign currency and provide liquidity in local... Read more
NOC declares force majeure due to the ongoing clashes around the Zawiya refinery.
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Tripoli, 15 December 2024 (Lana) National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared today a force majeure and a third-degree emergency (maximum) after a number of tanks at the Zawiya refinery were severely damaged during this early morning, which led to fires as a result of being hit by gunfire as a result of the clashes between armed groups using light and medium weapons. In a statement issued today, NOC affirmed that security and safety personnel have controlled the fires and leaks in the gas lines and... Read more
Russian Embassy calls on its citizens not to travel to Libya.
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Tripoli, 12 December 2024 (Lana) The Russian Embassy in Libya called on its citizens not to travel to Libya due to the extremely tense political and military situation. The embassy said today that Libya is still not a tourist destination, and the military-political situation in the country remains extremely tense, and visiting the country for unofficial purposes poses a risk to life and health. = ... Read more
USAID and the Ministry of Planning sign a new partnership agreement.
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Tripoli, 12 December 2024 (Lana) USAID and the Ministry of Planning signed a new partnership agreement in Tripoli yesterday to enhance cooperation in strengthening Libya’s planning and development frameworks. The U.S. Embassy said in a tweet that the agreement aims to help strengthen national capacities, enhance effective governance, and improve resource allocation in support of the Libyan people. The embassy stated that this initiative operates within the... Read more
Koury meets with Korean and Maltese ambassadors.
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Tripoli, 12 December 2024 (Lana)— Acting Head of the UNSMIL, Stephanie Koury, in her meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea. Jehak Jang reviewed the current political situation in Libya and her intensified consultations with Libyan and international stakeholders to revitalize the political process, including economic reforms for the benefit of all people of Libya. The ambassador highlighted his country’s commitment to supporting UNSMIL’s efforts to preserve stability in Libya,... Read more
