World News: Political News
EU looks into effectiveness of Irini operation to monitor arms embargo on Libya.
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Brussels, 14 July 2020(Lana) The EU High Representative for External and Security policies, Josip Burrell said the EU to look into ways to secure effectiveness of EU Irini operation to monitor arms embargo on Libya to prevent escalation in the ground. In press statement today he said they agreed to invite Turkey to contribute to a political solution in Libya through respect of its commitments in the context of Berlin Operation and the embargo agreed and imposed by the UN, according to Italian Novae new agency. =... Read more
Algeria warns against dividing Libya and invites Libyans to unite before it is too late.
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Algeria, July 14, 2020 (Lana) - Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Bogadom confirmed on Monday that the division of Libya will pose a danger to everyone, especially to neighboring countries. "Bogadom" warned in press statements against this step that will cause the disintegration of Libya, calling on all Libyans to unite, end the crisis, return peace and stability to the country and respect its territorial integrity before it is too late. "Bogadom" said that Algeria has good relations with all the Libyan parties and plays the mediating role in resolving the crisis, pointing out that... Read more
Russian Foreign Ministry: The cease-fire in Libya is a first step towards resolving the crisis.
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Moscow, July 14, 2020 (Lana) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergei Verchinin, announced that his country considers the ceasefire in Libya a first step towards a settlement. "We support a political settlement in Libya and we are doing this by supporting the efforts of the United Nations representatives and as a first step we consider the implementation of a ceasefire resolution that will create conditions for contact among all parties," Verchinin told reporters, Monday, according to the Russian news agency Sputnik. =... Read more
Tunisia and Algeria affirm that the Libyan crisis affects their national security.
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Tunisia, July 14, 2020 (Lana) - Tunisian Foreign Minister Noureddine Rai said that the repercussions of the Libyan file affect Tunisian and Algerian national security. "Rai" confirmed in a press conference, Monday, with his Algerian counterpart, "Sabri Bogadom" that the two countries have one view towards the Libyan issue, noting that his country is in contact with neighboring countries to reach a political solution in Libya, and pushing the Libyan parties towards a peaceful solution to the crisis. "Al-Rai" also said that our position with Algeria is neutral towards Libya, and... Read more
The Kremlin: The Russian and Algerian Presidents discuss by phone peace efforts in Libya.
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Moscow, July 14, 2020 (Lana) - The Kremlin said that Russian President "Vladimir Putin" and his Algerian counterpart, "Abdel Majid Taboun" stressed the need to strengthen international efforts to reach a settlement to the crisis in Libya by political and diplomatic means. This came during a phone call made by Algerian President "Abdel Majid Taboun" to his Russian counterpart, "Vladimir Putin," on Monday, according to the Kremlin statement. The Kremlin said that "Putin" and "Taboun" exchanged views on Libyan developments. The two leaders affirmed support for the ceasefire and the... Read more