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Libyan File Discussed by Algerian President With Italian Interior Minister.
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Algiers, 17 September 2020(Lana) Algerian President Abdel Madjid Tebboune has expressed, at meeting with Italian Interior Minister Luciana Gezi, his country's commitment to a political solution in Libya. According to the Middle East newspaper the Libyan file and its regional and international dimensions, as well as migration and terrorism in the Sahel region were among the issues discussed at the meeting. =... Read more
Al Serraj Says Welcomes Meetings and Consultations Underway Between Libyan Parties.
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Tripoli, 17 September 2020(Lana) The Head of Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj said he welcomes ongoing consultations under the UN auspices and the resulting recommendations between Libyan parties wishing them success to reach a consensus. 'I hope the latest consultations will lead to elections and I will support all efforts to that effect, Al Serraj said in a televised speech on Wednesday evening. He called for an accelerated establishment of a new authority. =... Read more
Al Serraj Says to Hand Over Power to New Authority by End of October.
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Tripoli, 17 September 2020(Lana) The Head of Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj said he would hand over power to the coming executive authority no later than end of October 2020. 'I declare my sincere intention to hand over the tasks of power to the coming executive authority in a time no later than October, Al Serraj said in a televised speech on Wednesday evening. Al Serraj said he sought to bring in consensus among the parties in Libya. 'There was nothing more compelling for us but to unite the state institutions to provide better... Read more
Mi'tig Meets Turkish Defence Minister.
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Ankara, 17 September 2020(Lana) Deputy President of Presidency Council Ahmed Mi'tig met, during a visit to Ankara Turkish Defence Minister Khlusi Akar with whom he discussed exchange between the two countries and cooperation in establishing peace and security in the country. =... Read more
GNA Minister of Interior Meets Ambassador of Palestine.
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Tripoli, 16 September 2020(Lana) GNA Minister of Interior Fathi Pashagha on Tuesday met the Palestinian Ambassador. The Minister discussed with the Ambassador issues related to the conditions of Palestinians living in Libya. The Ambassador said the Palestinian community in Libya were leading a comfortable life, and feel like living in their second home Libya. =... Read more