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Siala Meets in Geneva Venezuelan Foreign Minister.
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Geneva, 1 March 2017(Lana) The GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala on Tuesday held a meeting with the Venezuelan Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez Gomez, on the sidelines of the UN 34th Human Rights Council Meeting which was underway here. The meeting dealt with bilateral relations between the two countries and means of upgrading them for the mutual benefit of both peoples. Coordination over human rights issues particularly within UN Human Rights Council platform of which Venezuela is a member, was also discussed. =... Read more
President of Presidency Council Meets UN Secretary General.
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Geneva, 28 February 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj has met, on the sidelines of the 34th UN Human Rights Council meeting in Geneva, the Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres. Al Serraj explained the efforts made by the Council to reach a consensus among all parties in Libya, to end the conflict and the suffering of citizens. Guterres said he actively seeking to help Libya put in place a more viable mechanism at the UN, saying Libya was one of his priorities, and stressing the need for... Read more
UNSMIL delegation arrives in Tobrouk.
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Tobrouk, 28.02.2017(Lana) UNSMIL delegation arrived Tuesday at Tubrouk international airport. The delegation comprises advisors at the political division of the mission and several members of the mission. The delegation would meet president and members of the House of Representatives in Tobrouk. =... Read more
Swahili expresses optimism over success of Tunisian initiative on addressing Libyan crisis.
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Tunis, 28.02.2017(Lana) President of the High State Council, Abdurrahman Al-Sawihli has expressed optimism at the success of the Tunisian initiative to address the Libyan crisis. 'The Libyan problem will not be solved save after foreign parties cease support to their allies" he stated. " After stopping such support the Libyans would be able to set together and address the issue' he added. He pointed out that many parties have supported the Tunisian initiative including GNA President, Faiez Serraj and President of the HoR, Aqila Salah and many quarters that openly voiced... Read more
Al Serraj Urges States Keeping Libyan Assets of Illegitimate Sources to Assist in Recovering Them.
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Geneva, 28 February 2017(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj has said the Council was giving priority to children, women and people of special needs. Speaking to the opening session of the UN Human Rights Council meeting here on Monday, Al Serraj said the Council has made a milestone by establishing a women empowerment unit, and has made steps to enable the youth to engage in decision-making and contribute to the country's political, economic and social activities. Al Serraj called on states that harbor Libyan... Read more