Al-Sahaf: Libya commends Iraq's efforts in managing ethnic and political diversity
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The Chargé d'Affairs of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, said today, Monday, that Libya commended the efforts of the Iraqi government in managing ethnic and political diversity.
A statement by the Iraqi Embassy in Libya, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), said: that "The Chargé d'Affairs of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Tripoli, Ahmed Al-Sahaf, met with the member of the Libyan Presidential Council, Musa Al-Koni, where the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields."
"Al-Koni welcomed the reopening of the Iraqi embassy in Libya," praising "the strength of ties between Baghdad and Tripoli," and commended "the efforts of the Iraqi government, especially in managing ethnic and political diversity."
He pointed out that "the meeting discussed the latest developments in the situation in Libya at various levels, and the efforts made by the Libyan Presidential Council to achieve stability." Al-Sahaf also reviewed "the Iraqi experience," referring to "the efforts made by successive Iraqi governments to overcome crises and confront challenges, with the aim of achieving a more secure and prosperous future for Iraq and its people."
For his part, "Al-Koni praised the state of stability that Iraq has recently witnessed," appreciating "its return to practicing its pivotal role at the regional and international levels."
Al-Koni stressed that "the Iraqi experience can be a model that can be used to support stability and establish the foundations of peace in Libya," noting "the importance of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in various fields to achieve common interests."
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