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Borrell and the Turkish Foreign Minister discuss in Malta the implications of the Libyan crisis.
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Valletta, August 08, 2020 (Lana) The High Representative for Security and Foreign Policy in the European Union "Josep Borrell" discussed with Turkish Foreign Minister "Shawishoglu" the Libyan and Syrian crises, as well as the peace process in the Middle East. Borrell described the meeting that took place in Malta on Thursday as positive, indicating that its content would be discussed during the informal meeting of European Union foreign ministers scheduled for the 27th of this month in Berlin, according to the Italian news agency AKI. He stressed that establishing good relations... Read more
The US President's National Security Adviser warns of foreign powers 'exploitation of the Libyan conflict.
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Washington, August 08, 2020 (Lana) - US Presidential National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien said that efforts by foreign powers to exploit the conflict in Libya pose a threat to regional stability and global trade. In press statements, the US President's National Security Adviser urged all parties to allow the National Oil Corporation in Libya to resume work in full transparency, implement a solution without the use of military force in Sirt and Jufra, respect the arms embargo imposed by the United Nations, and conclude a ceasefire through talks led by the United Nations..... Read more
US Secretary of State: We will pursue anyone who tries to undermine peace, security and stability in Libya.
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Washington, August 08, 2020 (Lana) - The United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, confirmed that his country will continue to take concrete measures against those who undermine peace, security and stability in Libya, as he said. "The United States has imposed financial sanctions on a network of smugglers who contribute to instability in Libya and deprive the Libyan people of their economic resources, and we will continue to take concrete measures in response to those who undermine peace, security and stability in Libya", Pompeo said in a tweet published by the US State... Read more
Al Serraj Meets Italian Defense Minister.
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Tripoli, 5 August 2020(Lana) The Head of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Wednesday met Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini, who in Tripoli on visit to Libya, as part of consultation and exchange of viewpoints between the two countries. According the Council's Communication Office the meeting dwelt on developments in Libya, and the exchange between the two countries. The meeting was attended by Italian senior defence officials accompanying the Minister, and on the Libyan side by Ahmed Mi'tig Deputy President of the Presidency Council, the Foreign... Read more
European Parliament Discuss With Italian FM Efforts to End Libyan Crisis.
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Rome, 4 August 2020(Lana) The Head of European Parliament Mission for Relations With Maghreb Countries Andria Cozzolino discussed with Italian Foreign Minister Luigo Di Maio in Napoli on Monday the crisis in Libya, and the delicate situation in North Africa particularly in Libya and Tunisia. The Italian Aki news agency quoted Cozzolino as saying that it was no longer possible to delay the issue of enhancement of European action to promote peace in those regions and establishing stability in a political framework, and regulating migration influx. The European parliamentarian... Read more