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The Minister of Economy discusses with the Italian Ambassador to Libya discusses a set of files related to economic, commercial and industrial matters between the two countries.
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Tripoli, 21.03.2020 - Lana - Minister of Economy and Industry, Dr. Ali Al-Essawi discussed with the Italian Ambassador to Libya, "Giuseppe Boccino", a set of files related to economic, commercial and industrial matters between the two countries. The meeting, which was held at the Ministry's headquarters in Tripoli, with the presence of the embassy's economic advisor, and a number of departments and sections directors at the Ministry, discussed ways to enhance economic, industrial and commercial relations between the two countries. =... Read more
GNA Minister of Economy Says Measures Will be Taken Against Price Gauging.
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Tripoli, 19 March 2020(Lana) GNA Minister of Economy Ali Al Isawi called on law-enforcement bodies to follow up on violations of trade practices law especially regarding prices of food and medical supplies. Al Isawi said in a statement, he addressed a letter to the Ministry of Local Government to instruct the Municipal Guard to exercise direct follow up measures against food necessities and medical supplies manipulators. He demanded that companies, retailers and pharmacies must be compelled not to manipulate prices, and warned that measures would taken against. ... Read more
Presidency Council Issues Decision to Set up Multisectoral Committee to Combat CoronaVirus.
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Tripoli, 18 March 2020(Lana) The GNA Presidency Council has issued a decision to set up a multisectoral committee with the task of coordinating emergency measures to combat CoronaVirus. According to Article 1 of the decision the committee is led by GNA Minister of Health, with Undersecretaries of Ministries of Education, Interior, Justice, Transport, Finance, Local Government, Economy, Industry as members. The Committee also involves the Director of National Disease Control Centre, the Executive Director of Civil Society Organisations, the Head of General Union of,... Read more
President of Presidency Council Receives Italian Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 17 March 2020(Lana) President of Presidency Council of Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Monday received the Italian Ambassador to Libya Giuseppe Botcino with whom he discussed situation in Libya and bilateral relations. According to the Council's Communication Office, the Ambassador has renewed Italy's support for the Government of National Accord, and commitment to see the UN Security Council Resolution 2510 of 2020 implemented. Joint exchange between the two countries was also discussed at the meeting. =... Read more
Cooperation Between WHO and Libyan Health Ministry to Set up New Lab in Benghazi.
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Tripoli, 17 March 2020(Lana) A spokesman for the World Health Organisation in Libya Ahmed Al Egaili said there has been cooperation between the organisation and the Libyan Health Ministry to set up a second lab in Benghazi, to avoid transporting samples to Tripoli in case of a CoronaVirus outbreak. In press statements, Al Egaili said the organisation has trained rapid response teams from across the country to combat CoronaVirus. Follow up plan is proceeding well, Al Egaili said, indicating that two operation theatres have been established by WHO. =... Read more