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President of Presidency Council Meets With Canadian Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 12 August 2018(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Sunday met the Canadian Ambassador Hillary Childish Adams. The meeting was attended by the PC Political Adviser Al Taher Al Sunni, and Foreign Ministry officials. According to the Council's Information Office the Ambassador expressed his appreciation for the efforts mounted by the Council to restore stability to the country and pledged Canada's support for the Government of National Accord. The Ambassador said her country was committed to enhancing ... Read more
President of Presidency Council urges need to help local and foreign journalists to carry out their duties.
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Tripoli, 12 August 2018 (Lana) President of Presidency Council, Fayez Al sarraj urged for the need to help local and foreign journalists to carry out their duties and speed up approvals for those requesting to visit Libya on media mission in coordination with the relevant authorities. President Al Sarraj stressed during his meeting with Director of External Media, Ahmed Al Arabad the need to respect Libyan procedures and law and the importance that international media institutions observe this. He also stressed the need to convey the real facts about what is going on in... Read more
Libyan Coast Guard Seize Tunisian Fishing Boat in Territorial Waters.
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Tripoli, 12 August 2018(Lana) The Libyan coast guard has announced that a Tunisian fishing boat has been seized while operating inside the Libyan territorial waters illegally. The wooden boat with four fishermen on board was illegally carrying the fishing work inside the Libya waters 20 miles north of Abu Kamash the Coast Guard Information Office said adding that the boat was towed to the Al Zawiyah Coast Guard point were the fishermen were detained pending legal procedures. =... Read more
MoI reports of clashes at Wazzen border post baseless.
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Tripoli, 12 August 2018 (Lana) GNA Ministry of Interior dismissed reports by media and social websites about clashes at the border crossing point with Tunisia in Wazzen. The ministry confirmed that the security situation in the area is normal and the crossing point was closed for several days from the Tunisian side. The ministry urged the media to be cautious and verify their reports and seek information from authentic sources. =... Read more
Libya's imports of goods down by 14%.
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Tripoli, 12 August 2018 (Lana) Media director at Ports Company, Mohamed Qawider said Libyan imports of goods during the fits half of this year went down by 14% compared to the same period of last year. In press statements Qawider said total loaded or discharged goods at ports totaled 1,869 million tons during the first half, where as the quantity for the same period last year was 2.14 million tons. Head of the administrative committee said the port is ready to receive and export all goods and commodities and offer best services after the new maintenance work and equipping... Read more