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Mi'tig Meets German Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 17 January 2019(Lana) The Deputy President of the Presidency Council Ahmed Mi'tig on Tuesday met the German Ambassador Oliver Owza. According to the Council's Communications Office the meeting which was held at the Council's headquarters dealt with several issues including change in the areas of energy, health, education and transport, as well as German contribution to reconstruction projects in Libya. Mi'tig stressed the close relationship linking the two countries and said Libya looked to upgrading exchange between the two countries in all areas. =... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets Al Masar Parliamentary Block.
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Tripoli, 17 January 2019(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj met at the Council headquarters here on Tuesday a delegation of the Al Masar parliamentary block with whom he discussed political developments and economic reforms program which the GNA President approved in September. According to the Council's Communications Office, the members of the block expressed their commitment to consensus as the only way forward to achieve stability. Al Serraj stressed the importance which he gives to national reconciliation... Read more
UN Secretary General and Egyptian Foreign Minister Discuss Developments in Libya.
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New York, 17 January 2019(Lana) The UN Secretary General Antonio Guteres and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri discussed here political developments in the region and the UN-sponsored efforts to push peace talks especially in Libya, Syria and Occupied Palestine. Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Hafedh said the two sides discussed terrorism and international effort to combat it. =... Read more
GNA Delegation Visits Obari and Ghat to Get Firsthand Account of Residents Needs.
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Obari, 17 January 2019(Lana) A delegation of the Government of National Accord started on Tuesday a tour of the southern cities of Obari and Ghat and held meetings with local official, elders and wise men of the region to get a firsthand account of the residents needs. The delegation included Minister of Local Government Milad Al Taher, President of Presidency Council Mohamed Al Salak, Member of the High Council of State for Obari Ebkedah Al Kone and the Ministry of Planning Undersecretary Ali Suleiman. The delegation had a meeting at the start of the visit with local... Read more
GNA Ministry of Interior Issues Statement on Clashes in South Tripoli Area.
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Tripoli, 16 January 2019(Lana) The GNA Ministry of Interior has issued a statement on the clashes which it said have taken place in the south Tripoli area. 'The security situation in the southern Tripoli area is witnessing a deterioration since Tuesday, which led to schools being closed and terrorizing civilians, as a result of the armed clashes between undisciplined armed groups in yet another attempt to impose their agenda on the state at a time when the situation in the capital was heading towards stability, the statement said. 'As it expresses its deep concern over... Read more