The Libyan Antiquities Authority and the US Embassy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of protecting cultural heritage and combating antiquities smuggling.
The Antiquities Authority stated that the MoU aims to protect the Libyan cultural heritage, which represents a testimony to the country's ancient history and civilization.
It includes a set of joint initiatives, including building the capacities of Libyan institutions concerned with antiquities and exchanging expertise and information.
The Authority added that this partnership has yielded tangible results, as Libya was able to recover more than 14 antiquities that had been smuggled to the United States.
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