News Headlines, Friday, December 01, 2023
Turkish Parliament approves extension of army mission in Libya for additional 24 months http://lyo.ly/5anq
Spanish embassy in Libya grants first visa to Libyan national after years of hiatus http://lyo.ly/5anm
Takala proposes forming joint parliamentary communication teams with Russian State Duma http://lyo.ly/5amg
HCS Vice President reviews Libya's political process with Italian ambassador http://lyo.ly/5ae6
Libyan Economy Minister urges China to organize joint economic forum
The Minister of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Al-Huweij, called on China to hold an economic forum that would include business owners and companies from the two countries, in addition to an exhibition of Chinese industries and products in Libya.
This came during a meeting between Al-Huweij and the Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese embassy in Libya, in the presence of a number of ministry officials.
Libya draws with Cameroon in World Cup qualifiers
The Libyan national football team drew 1-1 with its Cameroonian counterpart at Benina Martyrs Stadium in Benghazi, in the second round of the group D of qualifiers for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which includes: Libya, Cameroon, Angola, Cape Verde, Eswatini, and Mauritius.
The Cameroonian national team's first goal came from penalty in the 33rd minute of the first half, and before the end of the first half, in the 43rd minute, the Libyan national team equalized the score through Abdel Moneim Akasha.
Response operations in flood-hit communities at risk amid lack of funding
Head of the Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons, Kamal Al-Siwi, has cautioned that their operations may be jeopardized if they do not receive adequate funding to respond in the flood-affected regions.
In a press statement, Al-Siwi noted that despite the lack of financial resources, their teams are still providing services in Derna, which was severely impacted by the floods.
Al-Qaib, Bosnian ambassador discuss cooperation in higher education
Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Imran Al-Qaib met on Sunday with the Bosnian Ambassador to Liya, Nermin Misnovic, to discuss cooperation in the field of higher education between the two countries.
Al-Qaib presented during the meeting a draft memorandum of understanding for cooperation to be studied by the Bosnian side.
The proposal includes dispatching campus assistants, faculty members, outstanding students, and rare medical specialities students to universities of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Misrata reopens health complex after a decade-long wait
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah attended a ceremony on Saturday to mark the reopening of the Misrata Golden Clinic Complex after undergoing maintenance work.
In his address, the PM deemed the development a crucial step towards
reforming the "dilapidated" health sector, noting that 27 health facilities have been developed across various cities, including new sections and intensive care rooms.
The Misrata Golden Clinic Complex had been out of operation for over a decade, but now it has been restored with all its historical significance, the Dbeibah said.
Gaza reshapes the globe
Certainty and inevitability of the victory of the Palestinian resistance over the occupier is not a guesswork, a bet that has a share of chances of victory, or out of desire or wishes. Rather, it is a fact recorded by the experiences of the struggling peoples, who made sacrifices and presented their children on the altar of freedom, and history recorded this in the clearest way, on its pages and its most beautiful lines, its bravery, and heroism until it achieved glory and snatched its freedom and independence from the fangs and claws of the colonialists.
Switzerland, France reiterate support for Bathily's efforts towards elections
Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Al-Dbeibah on Wednesday held separate meetings with Switzerland's Ambassador to Libya, Joseph Ringli, and French Ambassador Mustafa Maharaj.
EU: The number of migrants coming from Libya increased
European Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson has confirmed that the number of migrants coming from Libya has increased significantly, with a decrease of approxim
Libya seeks to open UNIDO office
The Minister of Industry and Minerals in the Government of National Unity, Ahmed Abu Hisa, has presented a proposal for opening an office for the United Nations Industria
Takala meets with Chairwoman of Russian Federation Council in Moscow
The head of the High Council of State (HCS), Mohammed Takala, has met with the Chairwoman of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation, Valentina Matviyenko, in th
NCDC forms permanent committee for genetic testing of rare diseases
The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has formed a permanent committee for genetic testing and treatment of rare diseases in Libya.
Blast of unexploded anti-aircraft shell injures two children
Two children have been injured in an explosion involving an anti-aircraft shell (14.5) that they were playing with near the Fourth Brigade camp in the Aziziyah area, the
US allocated over $20 million for aviation security in Libya since 2018
The United States has allocated over $20 million to enhance aviation security in Libya since 2018, the Charge d'Affairs at the US Embassy in Libya, Jeremy Brent revealed
Libya Construction Exhibition kicks off in Tripoli
The Minister of Economy and Trade of the Government of National Unity, Mohammed Al-Hawij, has opened the 6th Libya Construction Exhibition on the grounds of the Tripoli I
Borrell reviews political developments in Libya with Acting Foreign Minister
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, has held talks with the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Govern
HCS, French Ambassador discuss reaching political solution in Libya
The French Ambassador to Libya, Mostafa Mihraje, has discussed the initiative of the UN envoy, Abdoulaye Bathily, regarding reaching a political solution in Libya.
