Amitiq announces Libya categorical rejection of any migrant camps in Libya.
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Tripoli, 25 June 2018(Lana) Deputy President, Ahmed Amitiq announced
Libya categorical rejection of any migrant camps in Libya, due to
contradiction with Libyan law.
He said Libya would support any Libyan national program based on
partnership with the EU.
At a joint press conference with the Italian deputy prime minister
and minister of interior, Mathew Salveni, Amitiq said Libya offered
proposals on migration to the EU and agrees with the Europeans on
many points regarding illegal migration asserting that the solution
for this file is available with the Libyan government .
Amitiq praised the efforts made by Italy in support of Libya in the
field of stabilization, the fight against terrorism, calling on
Europeans parents to follow the Italian example in this respect.
He said many European countries partner with Libya in various
aspects, but the program must be Libyan.
He stressed the assistance must be offered through the GNA and the
presidency council.
He said he called on the EU through Italy for a conference on
migration in September to address the migration issue through Libyan
-Italian vision in order to put a solution to the migration file
which Libya as well as Italy suffered immensely.
The Italian minister voiced support to Libya praising efforts made
by Libyan coast guard.
Salveni underscored underlined the coherent stance of his country
with that of Libya on illegal migration.
He voiced hope for a common vision that serves both countries in this
respect during mid September conference .
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