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Siala Meets New Algerian Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 6 November 2019(Lana) GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Taher Siala on Tuesday met the new Algerian Ambassador to Libya Abdul Gader Hijazi, who handed over to him a copy of credentials as the Ambassador of country to Libya. According to the Ministry's Communication Office, 'Siala welcomed the new Ambassador, highlighting the close historical relationship linking the two brotherly countries.' The Algerian Ambassador said he looked forward to further cement relations, and to work to upgrade exchange between the two countries in all areas. The meeting was attended by... Read more
General Electricity Company and Mellita Gas Company /Agreement.
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Tripoli, 6 November 2019(Lana) The Electricity Company and the Mellita Gas Company have started joint effort to maintain the gas network feeding the Al Gabal Al Gharbi Power Station in anticipation of the winter peak time. According to the company's website, gas supply from the station would be cut off for 48 hours, whereby the company has taken all precautions to ensure continuous power supply to households. =... Read more
Mi'tig Meets UN Special Envoy to Libya and His Deputy for Political Affairs.
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Tripoli, 5 November 2019(Lana) Deputy President of Presidency Council Ahmed Mi'tig on Tuesday met the UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghasan Salama and his Deputy for Political Affairs Stephanie Williams. According to the Council's Communication Office the meeting focused on latest developments, and role of the UN in assisting affected areas and the displaced people. Steps that should be taken to re-open closed airports, and how to ensure safety of air transport were also discussed at the meeting. =... Read more
GNA Ministry of Social Affairs Dismisses Reports of Libyan Man Living Under Bridge in Tunisia.
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Tripoli, 5 November 2019(Lana) The GNA Ministry of Social Affairs has dismissed circulating reports of a Libyan old man living under a bridge in Tunis, after being abandoned by his sons. The Ministry said, on its website, it has liaised with the Social Attaché at the Libyan Embassy in Tunis, who confirmed that the news were untrue, and that the Libyan Consulate in Tunis and the Social Attaché had visited the man, and the man in question was a Tunisian national and not Libyan. =... Read more
Agreement for Technical, Cultural and Media Cooperation Signed.
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Tripoli, 5 November 2019(Lana) The Head of GNA General Board for Culture Hasan Ounayes and the Chairman of the Board of the Libya Initiative 2020 Omar Shoran have signed an agreement for cooperation and cultural and media integration. the agreement was signed on the sidelines of an event to launch so called 'Libya Arts Portal' by the Libya Initiative 2020 at Al Khuld Palace in Tripoli. The signing event was attended by the President of the General Information Authority Abdul Raouf Al Bibas, the Dean of Information Technology Faculty in Tripoli University Hilal Al. ... Read more