Libya: High Representative/Vice-President Borrell spoke to Prime Minister

March 25, 2021
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On 24 March, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, spoke with the new Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Debaiba.

Josep Borrell congratulated the Prime Minister on the formation of the new Government of National Unity and welcomed the efforts and determination of his government to restore national unity and open a chapter of peace and reconciliation for Libya.

High Representative Borrell conveyed a strong message of support underlining that the EU is ready to step-up its cooperation with the new government, and to provide support in accordance with its needs and priorities.

High Representative Borrell proposed to work together on areas where the EU could provide expertise and added value such as institution building, economic governance, preparation for the national elections in December 2021 foreseen in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum Roadmap, as well as through the EU Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) mission EUBAM Libya and Operation EUNAVFOR MED Irini.

 

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EU Delegation to Libya – website and Facebook page

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