Cairo – Khalid Mahmoud
United Nations acting Libya envoy Stephanie Williams called on Libyans to prevent obstructionists from jeopardizing the current “rare opportunity” to restore peace. In an interview with the UN News, Williams outlined the recent developments, including the nationwide ceasefire agreed on last month.
“After many years of oppression, division, chaos, misery, and conflict, Libyans are coming together for the sake of Libya, for the sake of their children and grandchildren, to chart a Libyan vision for the way forward that has the opportunity to preserve the country’s unity and reassert its sovereignty,” she said.
Williams also said that Libya is now back to producing oil, stressing the impact of this development on the country’s economy. She also highlighted the “foreign intervention” in the country, and the importance of adhering to the arms’ embargo.
Meanwhile, Minister of Defense of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Salah El-Din Al-Namroush said cooperation with Turkey helps thwart any attempt to undermine the country’s sovereignty, security, and safety.
This came Saturday during a ceremony for Libyan soldiers who completed an eight-week training by the Turkish Armed Forces.
Also, Minister of the Interior of GNA Fathi Bashagha discussed with Minister of French Armed Forces Florence Parly methods to increase security cooperation and joint action.
Bashagha said the capabilities of the Ministry will be boosted after signing a partnership with France’s Airbus Helicopters, adding that the Ministry would soon receive ten state-of-the-art helicopters.
The helicopters would be used in combating organized crime, terrorism, and in search and rescue operations, as well as in monitoring the coast and borders and human trafficking routes, he added.
