Root causes of migration and Libyan-Greek cooperation
LIBYA – Speaker of the House of Representatives Salehin Abdulnabi has met Greek Consul General Athanasios Anastopoulos at the House of Representatives’ Diwan headquarters to discuss the development of bilateral relations and the issue of irregular migration, including the importance of tackling its causes in countries of origin in order to protect national security and strengthen international cooperation.
Respect for Libya’s sovereignty
Abdulnabi stressed the strength of the ties between the two peoples and the need to expand cooperation on the basis of mutual respect, according to the House spokesman, underlining his rejection of interference by any foreign party in Libyan affairs.
Congratulations from the Greek parliament
The consul conveyed the greetings and congratulations of the Speaker of the Greek Parliament to Abdulnabi on his assumption of the speakership of the House of Representatives, and reiterated his country’s support for Libya’s unity and stability, referring to the position of Greece’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations during the current Greek presidency on the importance of the House’s role in unifying the country.
Cooperation in education, defence and coastguard training
He pointed to areas of cooperation including education, defence and coastguard training to combat irregular migration, and at the end of the meeting affirmed Greece’s continued support for Libya’s unity and stability and for strengthening the partnership between the two countries.
