World News: Political News
President of Chad: European and Arab Agenda Stands as Detriment to Solution of Libyan Crisis.
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Rome, 11 December 2019(Lana) President Idris Deby of Chad has said that there were challenges that his country and the rest of Sahel countries face, because of the crisis in Libya. In remarks before the Mediterranean Dialogue Forum in the Italian capital, Debi referred to obstacles related to European and Arab agenda, which he said stood detrimental to a solution of the Libyan crisis, indicating that the solution should be by Libyans themselves. The Chadian President said the international community should abandon its agenda and think of the interests of the Libyan. ... Read more
American-Egyptian Talks on Repercussions of Crisis in Libya.
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Washington, 11 December 2019(Lana) Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri met his American Counterpart Mike Pompeo at the US State Department in Washington. According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Hafedh the meeting was an opportunity for exchanging viewpoints on issues of common interest including and foremost the Libyan crisis. The two sides discussed ongoing effort to restore peace and stability in Libya and end the crisis in the country. =... Read more
President of Mali: Libyan Crisis Has Massive Impact on Sahel Countries.
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Bamako, 11 December 2019(Lana) President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has attributed the terror threat in the Sahel courtiers to the crisis in Libya, poverty and lack of development means. Speaking before the 'River of Senegal Investment' conference, Keita said peace and security are vital for development in any country and any region.' The conference was attended by Presidents of Mauritania, Guinea. The Malian President noted the collective and individual efforts being made by the regional countries, but said the scourge of terrorism still threatens development efforts,... Read more
Italian Cabinet Holds Meeting on Libya.
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Rome, 11 December 2019(Lana) The Italian Cabinet on Tuesday held a meeting on Libya, the Italian Aki news agency reported. According to the Italian Aki news agency there was no official statement about the meeting, which was attended, in addition to the Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte, by the Foreign, Interior and Defence Ministers. However, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio expressed Monday his country's concern over the escalating war between parties in Libya, saying 'we do not have much time there.' Di Maio warned EU leaders against the risk of losing their role ... Read more
NOC Endorses Acquiring by Total of Marathon Share in Al Waha Oil Company.
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Tripoli, 11 December 2019(Lana) The National Oil Company NOC has endorsed sale of share of the American oil company Marathon in the Al Waha oil company which 16.33% to the French Total. According to NOC website, it endorsed the deal after lengthy negotiations with Total which, by virtue of this deal, agreed to spend $ 650 million in Al Waha concession area to upgrade production by 180.000 bpd. The $450 million deal also stipulated welfare program for areas around to the concession area, whereby the NOC will get $150 million to support sustainable development projects for... Read more