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Ambassador of Germany Renews his Country's Support for Libya.
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Tripoli, 24 August 2017(Lana) The GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala on Thursday met the German Ambassador Christian Bouck. The Ambassador told the Libyan news agency that he renewed his country's support for the Political Agreement and the UN effort in the country. 'The meeting with the Foreign Minister was an opportunity to reflect on what had been discussed by Al Serraj and Merkel recently, that Germany supports the Political Agreement in Libya, a process sponsored by the UN and Germany backs it to succeed, the Ambassador said. The Ambassador said his country was... Read more
President of Presidency Council Discuss With Korean Ambassador Return of Korean Companies.
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Tripoli, 10 August 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord discussed with the Korean Ambassador return of Korean companies to complete suspended contracted projects. Al Serraj invited Korean companies to return to Libya to resume work on projects they contracted with Libyan authorities especially in the electricity sector. On his part, the Korean Ambassador said companies were interested in returning to work in Libya, to help alleviate the power shortage in the country. =... Read more
Al Serraj-Led Delegation Visits Al Zantan.
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Tripoli, 10 August 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj on Wednesday led a delegation on a an inspecting visit to the town of Al Zantan. He was welcomed on arrival by the Mayor and members of the Municipality, MPs, notables, tribal leaders and representatives of civil society organisations. Al Serraj was accompanied on his visit by the Commander of the Presidency Guard Brigadier Nejmi Al Nakou, Minister of Education Othman Abdul Jalil, Minister of State for Martyrs and Injured Affairs, the Chairman of the... Read more
UN Special Envoy to Libya Arrives in Benghazi.
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Benghazi, 10 August 2017(Lana) The UN Secretary General Special Envoy to Libya Ghassan Salama arrived in Benghazi on Thursday. Lana Correspondent in Benghazi said Salam met, at the start of his visit to Benghazi, the Mayor of the city and the union of Medical Arab University Students Union. He also scheduled to meet a number of officials later. =... Read more
Salama: Italian Navy Mission Step in the Right Direction.
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Rome, 9 August 2017(Lana) The UN Special Envoy to Libyan Ghassan Salama said the Italian Navy mission to render support for the Libyan Coast Guard forces was a step in the right direction, to deal with menace of trafficking and illegal migration from the Libyan coast toward Italian southern shores. 'We are aware of the controversy surrounding this mission in Libya, Salam said at a press conference following a meeting with Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano. Cooperation and transparency in the exchange between Libya and Italy are the best way of confronting the... Read more