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Siala Receives Turkish Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala on Monday received the Turkish Ambassador to Libya Ahmed Doghan whose assignment has come an end, as an ambassador of his country. Siala paid tribute to the Ambassador for his effort to cement relations between the two countries. On his part, the Ambassador said new mechanisms for exchange between the two countries are now in place and would bear fruits in the coming period. He extended in statements to Lana compliments to the GNA Government and the Foreign Ministry for 'the assistance they offered ... Read more
Presidency Council Declares Tuesday Official Holiday to Mark Prophet's Birthday.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord has announced that tomorrow Tuesday will be an official holiday to mark the birthday of the Prophet Mohamed 'Peace be Upon Him.' The Council issued decision No. 1519 of 2018, which says Tuesday Nov.20 will be an official holiday in all state institutions except those providing vital and humanitarian services, which will be substituted for other days. =... Read more
President of Presidency Council Dismisses Reports About Exporting Libyan oil to Tunisia in Exchange for Food Commodities.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al Serraj has categorically dismissed reports that Libya intends to export oil to Tunisia in exchange for food imports. The dismissal was in response to reports in the media and SMS services that Libya was to export oil for food to Tunisia. =... Read more
GNA Interior Minister Meets President of Second National Assembly.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The GNA Interior Minister Fathi Pashagha met here on Sunday the President of the Second National Assembly Salem Abu Khzam and members of the assembly. The situation in south Libya and possible solutions for the security problems there were discussed during the meeting. The Second National Assembly is a civil society organisation which has 300 members of prominent figures from the areas of Al Jufra, Obari, Al Shati, Sebha, Muzoug and Ghat from and is devoted to the reconciliation and development effort in the cities of Fezzan. =... Read more
GNA Minister of Social Affairs Meets UN Development Fund Representative.
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Tripoli, 19 November 2018(Lana) The GNA Minister of Social Affairs Fadhi Mansour Al Shafi'i on Sunday met the UN Development Fund Representative Amal Salem Al Mogherbi. According to the Council Information Office, the meeting focused on support for people of special needs with emphasis on women and the youth. There was an agreement to continue meetings on the subject on people of special needs and to upgrade exchange between the two sides to better the services offered to them. The meeting was attended by Abdul Salam Bin Gharsa, Member of the Municipal Council of,... Read more