World News: Political News
UNSMIL Congratulates Libyans on Revolution Anniversary and Urges Them to Join in in Efforts to End Crisis.
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Tripoli, 17 February 2019(Lana) The UN Support Mission in Libya UNSMIL has congratulated the Libyan people on the 8th anniversary of the Feb 17 Revolution. In a note posted to its page, UNSMIL said: 'We take this opportunity to invite all Libyan parties to join ranks with efforts aimed at ending the suffering of the Libyan people, to get out of the crisis circle, with confident steps to build a capable state, and consolidate the values of democracy across Libya.' =... Read more
Russian Foreign Minister Discuss With Salama UN Effort in Libya.
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Tripoli, 17 February 2019(Lana) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavarov held talks with the UN Envoy to Libya Ghasan Salama on strengthening international effort to support the Libya-Libyan talks, the National Gathering Conference. There was an emphasis, at the talks, held on the sideline of the Munich Security Conference, on the need for initiating a comprehensive Libyan dialogue, and to incorporate all Libyan political forces, with the aim of creating a unified system which can lead to comprehensive elections. The conference, in which nearly 40 heads of state and... Read more
Undersecretary of Ministry of Economy Discusses With British Ambassador British Companies Contribution to Reconstruction in Libya.
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Tripoli, 17 February 2019(Lana) The Undersecretary of the GNA Ministry of Economy Fathi Ouneis has met the British Charge D'affairs to discuss exchange between the two countries. According to the Ministry's Communications Office, the meeting was devoted to the role the UK can play in support of small and medium-size projects in Libya, as well as contribution of British companies to the reconstruction effort in Libya. Facilitating entry visas for Libyan citizens was also discussed at the meeting. =... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets Prime Minister of Georgia.
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Tripoli, 17 February 2019(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Saturday, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, met the Prime Minister of the Republic of Georgia Mamuka Pakhtadze. According to the Council's Communications Office, Pakhtadze underscored the close relationship between the two countries and said he appreciated the challenges which Libya was facing. Georgia, he said had gone through same challenges, and it had experience in fighting terrorism. He said his country was prepared to offer... Read more
One Man Killed in Explosion in Mezdah.
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Gharyan, 17 February 2019(Lana) Explosives experts rushed to the town of Mezdah after news that a man was killed explosives leftover from previous clashes in the area. The General Directorate for Elimination of Explosives affiliated with the National Safety Board said it set a task force to clear all explosive remnants in the area. It cautioned members of the general public to inform the Directorate about suspicious objects on the following numbers: -021 4775557 -021 4779906 -021 4773602 =... Read more