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UK Ambassador, Al-Lafi discuss reducing escalation in Tripoli

UK Ambassador, Al-Lafi discuss reducing escalation in Tripoli

Libya Observer21-05-2025

The British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Longden, has met with the Presidential Council member Abdullah Al-Lafi to discuss efforts to ease tensions in the capital, Tripoli.
In a post on X on Tuesday, the ambassador expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to discuss the current situation in Tripoli, emphasizing the importance of reducing tensions and finding a path to overcome political divisions.
Longden added that 'this is a moment for responsible leadership, calm heads and constructive engagement from all sides.' News Tagged: Martin Longden Abdullah Al-Lafi

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