A delegation from the European Union Commission arrived in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, to discuss international cooperation in the context of combating illegal migration.
This development was announced in a statement released by the Ministry of Interior of the temporary National Unity Government on Facebook this Tuesday.
The delegation was received at Tripoli’s seaport by the Director-General of Coastal Security, Major General Al-Bashir Ballnour, along with the Head of the Organizations Department at the Directorate of International Relations and Cooperation, Brigadier Hany Qrimida.
The statement added that the delegation’s agenda included a visit to the General Directorate of Coastal Security to inspect its technical and operational capabilities. Discussions covered several topics, including cooperation in combating illegal migration.
Furthermore, on December 5th last year, a technical team from the European Court also visited Tripoli to audit the accounts of the European Union Emergency Trust Fund for Africa, aiming to assess the support provided to Libya in the field of migration management.
This visit by the European delegation underscores the ongoing international efforts to address the challenges of illegal migration through collaboration with Libyan authorities, reflecting a commitment to enhancing the capabilities of Libyan security forces in managing migration flows and ensuring security at the Mediterranean’s southern borders.
Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah called for a sustainable development approach to address migration issues between Europe and Africa during his participation in the Italy-Africa summit in Rome on January 28-29.
In his speech at the summit, Dbeibah stressed the importance of developing partnerships with African countries, arguing that Africa is not just a land of rich resources and natural wealth.
He also called for a departure from the security-focused approach to migration, saying that there are other ways to address the issue.
On the sidelines of the summit, Dbeibah held several meetings and discussions, including one with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
The two leaders discussed ways to continue cooperation between Libya and Italy in economic areas, including oil and gas, trade, and investment.
