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German Government: We expect Sustainable Ceasefire in Libya.
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Berlin, 18 February 2020(Lana) A spokesman for the German Government said they expect a sustainable ceasefire in Libya based on the results of the Military Committee 5+5. Sputik News Agency quoted the German Government Spokesman Steffen Zeibert as saying 'we believe it is encouraging to continue this formula 'military committee 5+5', and we consider it an important step of a fragile truce we have now.' The German capital Berlin hosted on Jan.19 an international conference on Libya with high-profile international participation. Participants issued a communiqué in which... Read more
Italian Foreign Minister: EU Approves Mission to Prevent Weapons Entering Libya.
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Brussels, 18 February 2020(Lana) Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio on Monday said EU countries have agreed to launch of a mission to prevent arms entering into Libya, following talks between the 27 block Foreign Ministers in Brussels. 'European Union is committed to an air and Sea mission, and there is some of it on the ground to ban weapons into Libya, Di Maio said, adding that the mission was not a revival of Sofia Operation, but it will be deployed on the eastern coast of Libya, and EU member states have agreed to provide 7 warplanes and 7 boats to carry out the ... Read more
National Disease Prevention Centre Announces Evacuation of Libyan Patients From China.
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Tripoli, 18 February 2020(Lana) Director General of the National Disease Prevention Centre Badr Iddin Al Najar said Libyan receiving treatment in China have been evacuated from the country, The operation was coordinated with the Health Attaché at the Libyan Embassy in China. According to the Centre's website, the number of Libyans receiving treatment in China including accompanying person were 12, 9 have already been evacuated while 3 were completing their travel plans. As for their health condition Al Najar said they were in good health. =... Read more
Algerian Foreign Minister Arrives in Tripoli.
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Tripoli, 18 February 2020(Lana) Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum arrived in Tripoli on Tuesday morning on a visit to Libya. Boukadoum was welcomed at Mi'tiga Inter. Airport by GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala. =... Read more
Lavarov: UN Alone Capable of Guaranteeing Integrity of Libya.
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Rome, 17 February 2020(Lana) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavarov said the United Nations is the sole guarantor of Libya's integrity. In an interview with the Italian 'La Stampa' newspaper, Lavarov pointed to the EU intention to ensure integrity of Libyan territory saying it was unclear to me.' Lavarov said 'the matter is for Libyans to act as guarantor in this sense, and the mission of the international community is to create the right conditions, with the perception that the UN alone can provide the comprehensive guarantees.' =... Read more