The Prime Ministers of Libya and Malta held a joint press conference in Tripoli

Libyan Cloud News Agency – Tripoli

The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul-Hamid Dabaiba, held a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela, in Tripoli on Monday.

In his speech, Dabaiba praised the depth of bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, explaining that Malta played an important role in resolving the conflict in Libya by organizing several meetings between the Libyan parties.

Dabaiba added that the two countries are working to open areas of cooperation at the bilateral and regional levels that include trade exchange and the resumption of air flights

He stressed the importance of strengthening the Maltese diplomatic presence in Libya to provide consular services, facilitate procedures for Libyan citizens residing in Malta, and restore banking activity with Maltese banks back to normal.

Abela stressed the joint cooperation between the two countries in confronting the Coronavirus, announcing the return of air traffic during the coming period. He stated that his country’s embassy in Tripoli will be reopened in the coming days.