Malta to reopen Libyan consulate and commence issuing visas
Malta expected to release seized Libyan assets, reopen consulate and embassy and begin issuing visas and residency permits to Libyans in upcoming weeks
Feb 28, 2021
The meeting was described by the Maltese government as a positive one that will lead to beneficial developments for both nations. [Photo: Internet]
Libya’s Interim Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Debiba held a meeting with Maltese Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Evarist Bartolo to discuss bilateral relations between their respective government and ongoing developments in Libya.
According to a statement issued by the Maltese government, the meeting was a very positive one that addressed beneficial changes to come that include reopening the Maltese consulate and embassy in Libya, the issues of visas and residency permits to Libyans.
London, 25 February 2021:
Malta’s Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Evarist Bartolo, held what was reported to be a very positive conversation with the designate Prime Minister of Libya Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, according to a post by its Ambassador to Libya, Charles Saliba.
According to a statement issued by the Maltese government referred to in post, Abdul Hamid Aldabaiba was said to have acknowledged that Malta has always offered friendship and help to the Libyan people and the Maltese people are regarded as friends. At this crucial time, however, he expressed hope that Malta will offer more support.
Minister Bartolo explained that work on opening a Maltese Consulate in Tripoli is at a very advanced stage as well as that of opening, once again, the Embassy in Libya. The Minister stated that the Maltese representative offices should be fully functioning in the coming weeks.
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The work to open the Maltese Consulate in Tripoli is at a very advanced stage as well as that of opening, once again, the Embassy in Libya. This was announced by Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo during a meeting with the designate Prime Minister of Libya Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.
The Prime Minister designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said that Malta has always offered friendship and help to the Libyan people and the Maltese people are regarded as friends.
Earlier in February
Abdul Hamid Dbeibah mentioned the need for the resumption of flights between Libya and Malta. This issue is being addressed and Malta will be guided by the EU Authorities.
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