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Conti Says He Discussed With Ouyahia Situation in Libya, Says Algeria to Attend Palermo Conference.
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Rome, 6 November 2018(Lana) Italian Premier Giuseppe Conti said that he discussed with his Algerian Counterpart Ahmed Ouyahia on Monday the situation in Libya, and that Algeria had agreed to attend the Palermo Conference. 'Institutional promotion and social and economic development in Libya can only go forward through a UN-led comprehensive dialogue and a reconciliation process that respect Libyan aspirations, Conti said at a joint press conference with Ouyahia. The international community and indeed Algeria have to take part in this effort, and to support UN work to achieve... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets Ministers of Interior and Justice and Chief of Investigation at the Attorney General Office.
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Tripoli, 6 November 2018(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Monday met the Minister of Interior Fathi Pashagha, Justice Minister Mohamed Abdul Wahid Abdul Hamid, and the Chief of Investigations at the Attorney General's Office Al Sidiq Al Sour. The meeting was attended by the UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghasana Salama. According to the Council's Information Office, the meeting focused on security arrangements, that were recently introduced in Tripoli, as well as work mechanisms and coordination. The meeting... Read more
Italian Defense Minister: Stability of Libya is Vital for the Security and stability of the Mediterranean.
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Tunis, 6 November 2018(Lana) Italian Defense Minister Elisabetta Trenta on Monday said that stability of Libya was a priority for security of the Mediterranean. The Italian Defense Minister's comments come a week before the start of the Palermo Conference on Libya due to be held on Nov. 12,13. Trenta was speaking at an event in Rome on Monday during which a hand-over was carried out between Claudio Grasiano and the new Chief of Staff Enzo Viaciarelli. The issue of migration poses important questions on security and European cohesion, she said. =... Read more
GNA Interior Minister Meets Turkish Defense Minister.
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Tripoli, 6 November 2018(Lana) The GNA Interior Minister Fathi Pashagha has expressed Libya's desire to consolidate bilateral exchange with Turkey in all areas. 'We seek to forge a joint cooperation between the two countries in all areas, especially the security ones, Pashagha said at a meeting with Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar at the Government headquarters here on Monday. According to the Interior Ministry website, Pashagha called for a joint plan of action and security committees to be put in place to discuss the scope of cooperation between the two. ... Read more
Mi'tig Meets UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya.
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Tripoli,6 November 2018(Lana) The Presidency Council Deputy Ahmed Mi'tig has met the UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Libya Maria Ribeiro, and the Head of the UN Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Libya OCHA Nialskon on Mission's program for 2019 regarding humanitarian needs and basic services. There was an emphasis during the meeting on affected areas, and means of coordination between the GNA and the Mission to cover all Libyan regions. Ms Ribeiro said the Mission was prepared to offer technical assistance at the ministerial level in accordance to their... Read more