Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias to visit Libya (17.11.2022)

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, will travel to Libya tomorrow, November 17, 2022, where he will initially be received in Tripoli by the Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi. He will then travel to Benghazi where he will hold talks with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh Issa, as well as with other Libyan officials.

During his visit to Benghazi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will deliver a donation of COVID-19 vaccines on behalf of the Greek government.

During his stay in Benghazi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will also attend an event presenting Greece’s contribution to the UN World Food Programme for the rebuilding of the Port of Benghazi. This port is of particular significance as a gateway for humanitarian aid to Sub-Saharan Africa to address the food crises facing the region.

In addition, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will hold a meeting with the Board of the Greek Community of Benghazi.

During the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ visit, discussions with Libyan officials are expected to focus on strengthening cooperation between Greece and Libya, always on the basis of respect for International Law and especially the Law of the Sea, on EU-Libya relations as well as on wider developments in the Mediterranean region. The constitutional basis for holding elections in Libya as soon as possible is also expected to be discussed.

It is noted that the Minister of Foreign Affairs had also visited Eastern Libya in April 2021.