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GNA Defense Minister Discuss Implementation of Military Agreement With Italian Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 17 December 2020(Lana) GNA Defense Minister Salhu Iddin Al Namroush yesterday discussed with Italian Ambassador to Libya Giuseppe Botcino the measures taken to implement the Technical Military Cooperation Agreement between the Libyan Ministry of Defense and its Italian Counterpart. A statement posted to the GNA Ministry of Defense website said this came at a meeting the Minister had on Wednesday with the Italian Ambassador at the Ministry of Defence headquarters here, during which the two sides discussed developments on the domestic and international levels. The... Read more
Pashagha Discuss Security Cooperation With US Ambassador.
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Tripoli, 17 December 2020(Lana) GNA Interior Minister Fathi Pashagha on Wednesday met US Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland. The meeting was attended by Major General Ahmad Abu Shahma Commander of Field Operation Room of Burkan Al Ghadhab and Member of 5+5. The meeting focused on prospects of cooperation between Libya and the US, particularly in the area of security and discussion of latest developments and the outcome of the 5+5 meeting in Ghadamis. The two sides stressed that the political tracks are key to restoring stability and avoiding military confrontation in. ... Read more
Mi'tig Meets US Ambassador.
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Misrata, 17 December 2020(Lana) Deputy President of Presidency Council Mohamed Mi'tig on Wednesday met US Ambassador to Libya Richard Norland. The meeting, which was held in the city of Misrata, focused on political and security developments and US support for a political solution in Libya. The two sides also discussed economic reforms and stressed that support of the economic and political tracks were key to promote stability and avoid military confrontation. Exchange between the two countries was also discussed. =... Read more
GNA Foreign Minister Receives Ambassador of Bosnia Herzegovina.
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Tripoli, 17 December 2020(Lana) GNA Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala met at the Ministry's headquarters in Tripoli Mirrin Minovic, who handed over to him his credentials as the new Ambassador of Bosnia Herzegovina in Libya. Siala welcomed the Ambassador wishing him success in his mandate which he hoped would contribute to promoting exchange between the two countries. On his part, the Ambassador commended the Libyan Government and indeed the Foreign Ministry for their effort to promote ties between the two countries, and expressed his country's desire to coordinate with... Read more
UNSMIL Commends CBL Approval of New Exchange Rate.
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Tripoli, 16 December 2020(Lana) The UN Support Mission in Libya UNSMIL has commended the decision by Central Bank of Libya approving an amended exchange rate of the Libyan dinar against the US dollar. In a statement posted to its SMS page UNSMIL described the move as a 'positive step towards alleviating the suffering of the Libyan people, and a good sign that the sovereign institution was steering towards unification.' The UN Acting Special Envoy to Libya Stephanie Williams stressed that 'time has come for all Libyans, particularly the active politicians to demonstrate... Read more