European Ministers : We Don't Want to Invade Libya But to Confront Smugglers of Illegal Immigrants .

Brussels : 18. 5. 2018 - Lana - Foreign Ministers of number of EU member states have assures that the aim of naval operation approved today in the Mediterranean not to invade Libya , but to confront illegal immigration . In the context , The Foreign Minister of Luxemburg Mr. '' Jean Asselborn '' has emphasized that Europe wanted to put out of service the boats that carry out smuggling operations and there would be no intention to bomb them ''. Here pointed out that there should be several conditions in order to actually start this operation including Security Council resolution in this respect and approval of Libyan sides. On his part , British Foreign Minister , '' Philip Hammond '' underlined the need to set up plans by the EU to be acceptable by Libyans Explaining that the final goal remains to dismantle smugglers networks and to break down their boats to deter them of practicing this illegal action . In their statements , the European ministers expressed their optimism that Security Council consultation would lead to approving the required resolution . = Lana =