Local News: Political News
Dabaiba discusses with the Italian Foreign Minister ways to develop cooperation between Libya and Italy
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Misrata, January 18, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba of the Government of National Unity met today, Sunday, with Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, to discuss ways to develop cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic and service sectors. They also discussed the issue of irregular migration, considered one of the most prominent shared challenges in the Mediterranean region.During the meeting, held in Misrata, the... Read more
Dabaiba announces the launch of a strategic partnership to develop and expand the Misrata Free Zone port terminal with investments reaching (2.7) billion dollars
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Tripoli, January 18, 2026 (LANA) – Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dabaiba announced the launch of one of the largest maritime infrastructure projects in Libya's history. This involves the signing of a strategic partnership to develop and expand the Misrata Free Zone port terminal, with investments reaching $2.7 billion. Qatari, Italian, and Swiss companies are participating, most notably MSC, the world's largest shipping company. The project aims to increase the terminal's capacity to 4 million containers annually.In a post on his... Read more
The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, his Qatari counterpart, and the Italian Foreign Minister participated in the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement for investment, operation, and development of container terminals and the
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The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, his Qatari counterpart, and the Italian Foreign Minister participated in the signing ceremony of a partnership agreement for investment, operation, and development of container terminals and the expansion of the Misrata Free Zone.... Read more
Al-Menfi approves the credentials of 11 ambassadors to Libya.
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Tripoli, 18 January 2026 (Lana) President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, approved yesterday the credentials of a number of newly appointed ambassadors to Libya.The credentials include:- Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Ali Rashid Al Mazrouei.- Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Vietnam, Nguyen Huy Dung.- Ambassador Extraordinary and... Read more
Misrata International Airport receives the first Royal Jordanian Airlines flight
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Misrata, January 15, 2026 (LANA) – The first Royal Jordanian Airlines flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan, arrived at Misrata International Airport on Thursday, marking the resumption of regular flights between Libya and Jordan.According to the Misrata Municipality, the aircraft was given an official reception in the presence of the Municipal Council and the Airport Director. The reception included the traditional water salute. The municipality indicated that there will be two flights per week, on... Read more
