World News: Political News
National Oil Company and ENI and British Petroleum Sign Letter of Intent.
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Tripoli, 9 October 2018(Lana) The National Oil Company and the ENI oil company and the British Petroleum have signed a letter of intent on the sidelines of the signing ceremony of oil exploration in Libya. The letter of intent according to the NOC website says the companies pledge to complete all agreements needed and to be executed in the current year, with the aim of resuming exploration activities in 2019 and pledge to promote technical training and contribute to social developments projects in Libya. =... Read more
GNA President Issues Decision to Establish Integrated Healthcare Regions.
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Tripoli, 9 October 2018(Lana) the President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj has issued Decision No 1353 to establish integrated healthcare regions numbering six, which have independent financial status and affiliated with the Ministry of Health. The six regions included: - Tripoli Integrated Healthcare Region, to be based in Tripoli - Western Integrated Healthcare Region, to be based in Al Zawiyah - Central Integrated Healthcare Region, to be based in Misrata - Southern Integrated Healthcare Region, to be based in... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets Appointed Libyan Ambassador to France.
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Tripoli, 9 October 2018(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Monday met Hamid Al Hdheri who was appointed as Libya's new Ambassador to France. According to the Council Information Office Al Serraj underlined the close ties linking Libya to France, valuing French support for the GNA Government. He expressed hope that the new ambassador would help upgrade exchange between the two countries. =... Read more
UN Special Envoy Praises German Support for UNSMIL.
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Berlin, 9 October 2018(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libya Ghasan Salama has praised support offered by Germany to the UN support Mission in Libya UNSMIL. This came at a meeting Salama had with the German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas yesterday during which he thanked Germany for what it offered to UNSMIL. The two sides also discussed what Germany can offer to assist efforts to confront financial crimes and support security arrangements. =... Read more
Libya Ranks First in IMF Index.
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Tripoli, 8 October 2018(Lana) Libya ranked first in the world in terms of real GDP growth in 2018, with 16.4% according to an announcement by the International Monetary Fund IMF. The IMF has forecast that Libya would be the fastest growing country this year, citing increasing oil production levels which could raise revenues by 80% to $24 billion against $13 billion in 2017. In April the World Bank has predicted Libyan economic growth to recover by 15% in 2018, and to grow by an average 7.6 between 2019 and 2020. It indicated that the state budget and the balance sheet ... Read more