Menfi receives Putin's invitation to attend Arab-Russian Summit
The Presidential Council (PC) head, Mohamed Menfi, has received an official invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming Arab-Russian Summit, due to take place in mid-October.
The invitation was delivered by Russia's ambassador to Libya, Haidar Rashid Aghanin, during a meeting in Tripoli on Tuesday. According to the PC's media office, the ambassador presented the letter on behalf of the Russian leadership.
The two sides also discussed recent security developments in Tripoli. Both stressed the importance of supporting the council's efforts to maintain the ceasefire and promote national stability.
The Arab-Russian Summit is expected to bring together leaders from across the region to discuss strategic cooperation and regional security. News Tagged: Arab-Russian Summit
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Menfi receives Putin's invitation to attend Arab-Russian Summit
The Presidential Council (PC) head, Mohamed Menfi, has received an official invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming Arab-Russian Summit, due to take place in mid-October. The invitation was delivered by Russia's ambassador to Libya, Haidar Rashid Aghanin, during a meeting in Tripoli on Tuesday. According to the PC's media office, the ambassador presented the letter on behalf of the Russian leadership. The two sides also discussed recent security developments in Tripoli. Both stressed the importance of supporting the council's efforts to maintain the ceasefire and promote national stability. The Arab-Russian Summit is expected to bring together leaders from across the region to discuss strategic cooperation and regional security. News Tagged: Arab-Russian Summit
