French Ambassador to Libya Beatrice de Helene congratulated the Libyan people on the eighth anniversary of the 17 February Revolution, expressing her hope that this year will be the year of growth and economic development for the country.

The French ambassador reiterated during her meeting with the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Council (PC), Ahmed Maiteeq, Monday, her country's support to the PC's government and increased prospects for mutual cooperation between the two friendly countries in various fields, as described.

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