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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
Deputy Amitiq meets head of economic & social development projects.
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Tripoli, 12 August 2018 (Lana) Deputy of Presidency Council, Ahmed Amitiq met Sunday head of economic & social development projects at High State Council as well as member of the committee in the presence of advisors to the deputy. The meeting focused on review of practical steps for economic reform and an agreement was made to intensify efforts to finalize consultations to ensure success of the programme in oredr to reduce hardships of the public. =.... Read more
Mayor of Wazzen: Wazzen Border post reopened.
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Wazzen, 12 August 2018 (Lana) Mayor of Wazzen, Mohamed Sanam has confirmed that Wazzen Border Post with Tunisia was reopened and movement of passengers and goods across the border post is running normally after three day closure. In press statements the mayor said reopening of the border was carried out after contacts with the Tunisian side and end of the protests from the Tunisian side and securing the road. The mayor said things are running normally and that the road secure after the end of the protests. =... Read more
Kajman meets South Korean Foreign Ministry special envoy.
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Tripoli, 12 August 2018 (Lana)GNA deputy president, Abdusalem Kajman met Sunday the special envoy of South Korean Foreign Ministry accompanied by the South Korean ambassador to Libya. The meeting focused on the latest developments of the kidnapped foreigners from the Hasawana system of the man-made River. The envoy conveyed a letter from the South Korean government expressing its grave concern over the fate of the kidnapped South Korean engineer. The envoy praised the efforts made by the Libyan government and foremost deputy Kajman for his special interest and follow up of this... Read more