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Msahel in Brussels to Discuss Issues Including Libya.
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Brussels, 23 May 2017(Lana) The Algerian Minister of State for Maghreb, AU and Arab League Affairs Abdul Gader Msahel was in Brussels on Monday on a working visit to European associations, invited by the chief of the EU diplomacy Federica Mogherini. During the two day visit Msahel was scheduled to discuss with the EU Security Commissioner Julian King, and the EU Special Representative of Sahel Region Angela Lusada regional situation including Libya and the issue of terrorism. =... Read more
Libyan Airlines Official Transporter of Libyan Pilgrims.
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Tripoli, 23 May 2017(Lana) The Libyan Airlines and the Hajj Sponsorship Committee have agreed that the Libyan Airlines would be the official transporter of the Libyan pilgrims to the Holy sites in Saudi Arabia for this year's Hajj. The agreement was signed by the GNA Presidency Council member Ahmed Hamza, the Chairman of the Committee and the Chairman of the Board of the Libyan Airlines Fathi Al Shatti at an event on May 18. The Libyan Airlines by virtue of this agreement will undertake to transport 7000 pilgrims from Libyan airports to the Holy shrines. =... Read more
Libya's Oil Production Reaches 788,000 BPD.
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Tripoli, 23 May 2017(Lana) The National Oil Company has announced that Libya's oil production has recovered reaching 788,000 bpd, following power problems which affected production at two fields in south east of the country. Libya's oil production slumped below 700,000 bpd because of power problems in Al Msala and Sarir fields. However, the country's production surged above 800,000 last month for the first time since 2014. =... Read more
Al Serraj: International Community Should Work to Stop Those Who Negatively Intervene in Libyan Internal Business.
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Tripoli, 22 May 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj said one reason for the crisis situation in Libya, which allowed spread of terror was the abandoning by the international community of Libya after 2011, leaving the country in abyss. Speaking before the Arab-Islamic-US Summit in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, Al Serraj said it was time for a correction that's based on a comprehensive strategy, that would help Libyans achieve political stability and eradicate terrorism and extremism. Terror groups and their... Read more
President of GNA Presidency Council Meets US President Donald Trump.
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Tripoli, 22 May 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj met the US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Arab-Islamic-US Summit in Riyadh on Sunday. According to the GNA Information Office, President Trump voiced his country's full support for Libya in combating terrorism, and paid tribute to efforts by the Government of National Accord in defeating Da'esh. The two sides agreed to continue cooperation and consultation in the future. Al Serraj also met the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson who re... Read more