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NOC Chairman of the Board Participates in Libyan-German Economic Forum in Tunis.
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Tripoli, 12 March 2019(Lana) The Chairman of the Board of the National Oil Company Mustafa Sun'allah has taken part in the Libyan-German Economic Forum held in Tunis recently, along with other Government officials and the German Ambassador to Libya. Discussion focused on economic situation and investment opportunities in Libya. German companies have expressed their desire to return to invest in Libya especially in the oil sector. Investment in small and medium projects and technical training were also discussed at the meeting. Representatives of the Presidency... Read more
Siala Meets Kuwaiti Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 11 March 2019(Lana) The GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala on Sunday met the Kuwaiti Ambassador to Libya currently resident in Tunisia Abdullah Al Adwani, The meeting was attended by the Kuwaiti Consul in Tunis. The two sides discussed bilateral relations, the situation in Libya and issues of common interest. They also discussed return of Kuwaiti Embassy to work from Tripoli, whereby the Kuwaiti Ambassador said his country was committed to transfer work to the Libyan capital, following improved security situation which he said he hoped to take place soon. ... Read more
Siala Meets Philippines Presidential Adviser.
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Tripoli, 11 March 2019(Lana) The GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala on Sunday met Abdullah Mamao, the Adviser to the Philippines President, who is visiting Libya to escort Filipino Seamen released from custody recently. The Adviser handed over to Siala a letter from Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to the President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al Serraj. Lifting the travel ban to Libya imposed on Filipino workers was discussed at the meeting, which was attended by the Director of Asia and Australia Department at the Foreign Ministry and the Acting Head of... Read more
Pashagha Meets UNICEF Coordinator.
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Tripoli, 11 March 2019(Lana) The GNA Interior Minister Fathi Pashagha has met with the Coordinator of the international children organisation UNICEF Abdul Rahman Al Ghandour and the delegation accompanying him at the Ministry's headquarters here. According to the Interior Ministry's SMS page, the Minister highlighted the assistance that UNICEF offered to the Ministry by staging training programs and establishing centres in different directorates and Police stations. On his part, the Coordinator paid tribute to the Ministry's effort to protect children and families. ... Read more
GNA Interior Ministry Announces Establishment of Special Department to Protect Elections.
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Tripoli, 11 March 2019(Lana) The GNA Interior Ministry has announced a special department has been established within the Ministry to protect the forthcoming elections. The role of the department, according to officials, is to secure the whole process including voting stations, transfer of ballot boxes and equipment to be used in the electoral process, as well as coordination with other bodies regarding the securing process. The department will also oversee the main and sub-chambers at constituencies, and provide logistical assistance with coordination with the High... Read more