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Libya Observer
15-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Observer
Dbeibah reviews with Greek Foreign Minister enhancing cooperation, resuming flights
The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, received on Tuesday Greece's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georgios Gerapetritis. During the meeting, the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between Libya and Greece, particularly in economic and service sectors. The two sides also addressed the possibility of reopening Greek airspace to Libyan air traffic and resuming direct flights between the two countries. They emphasized the importance of maintaining direct dialogue that ensures respect for national sovereignty and strengthens good neighborly relations in the interest of the Libyan and Greek peoples. Earlier Tuesday morning, the Greek Foreign Minister arrived in Tripoli on an official visit to Libya, where he met with the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Taher Al-Baour. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the visit falls within the framework of strengthening friendly and cooperative relations and discussing bilateral issues between the two countries. The Greek Foreign Minister's visit comes just days after Libya had submitted a diplomatic protest to the United Nations over Greece's claims regarding maritime boundaries south and west of the island of Crete. Tags: Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah Greece
Libya Observer
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Greek Foreign minister begins official visit to Libya
Greece's Foreign Minister, Georgios Gerapetritis, arrived in Tripoli on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties with Libya. He was received by Taher Al-Baour, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Libya's Government of National Unity. According to a statement from the Libyan Foreign Ministry, the visit marks the beginning of renewed efforts to bolster friendship and cooperation between the two countries. Talks are expected to focus on bilateral issues of mutual interest, including regional stability, economic collaboration, and diplomatic coordination. News Tagged: Libya Greece relations
Libya Review
06-07-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Belgassem Haftar Meets Greek FM to Discuss Investment & Infrastructure Cooperation
On Sunday, the Director General of Libya's Reconstruction and Development Fund, Belgassem Khalifa Haftar, welcomed Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis in Benghazi for high-level talks focused on expanding cooperation in reconstruction, investment, and economic development. Also present at the meeting were Greece's Ambassador to Libya, Nikolaos Garilidis, Greek Consul General in Benghazi, Agapios Kalognomis, and other senior Greek diplomats. The discussions centered on ways to strengthen collaboration between Libya's Reconstruction and Development Fund and Greek companies and institutions, particularly in infrastructure development and investment projects that would benefit both nations. Both sides emphasized their commitment to developing joint projects aimed at advancing shared strategic interests and promoting long-term regional stability. During the meeting, the Greek Foreign Minister praised the significant progress achieved by Libya's Reconstruction Fund, noting the visible improvements in infrastructure projects already underway. He expressed Greece's strong interest in participating in Libya's reconstruction process, offering Greek companies and expertise to support future projects. The two sides also discussed establishing long-term development partnerships, including Greek involvement in infrastructure, construction, and economic development initiatives across Libya. Both parties described the meeting as a practical step toward building a sustainable economic partnership rooted in mutual interests and regional peace. The visit underscored the growing diplomatic and economic ties between Libya and Greece, with both sides highlighting the importance of closer cooperation to advance development and stability. Belgassem Haftar stressed Libya's readiness to welcome foreign partners who can contribute to the country's reconstruction, adding that the Reconstruction Fund remains committed to driving national recovery efforts and attracting global investment. Tags: Belgassem HaftarDevelopmentForeign MinisterGreeceInfrastructurelibya
