In spring 2018. This is the un backed Prime Minister fayez al sarraj. And this is khalifa haftar, the rival military commander who controls the east of the country. Here they are shaking hands after the meeting, which was hosted by the french president , Emmanuel Macron. Heres what he said at the press conference. Translation today, president al sarraj and general haftar can become symbols of National Unity and reconciliation and peace. Iwant National Unity and reconciliation and peace. I want to say with great solemnity, the courage you have shown today by being here and agreeing on thisjoint shown today by being here and agreeing on this joint accord is historic. It is the courage of taking a risk, despite who might have opposed you. Despite the actions of others, which will lead toa actions of others, which will lead to a Reconciliation Process and the construction of peace in the long term. Just to remind you of the complicated political situation in libya. Mr sarrajs government is
In spring 2018. This is the un backed Prime Minister fayez al sarraj. And this is khalifa haftar, the rival military commander who controls the east of the country. Here they are shaking hands after the meeting, which was hosted by the french president , Emmanuel Macron. Heres what he said at the press conference. Translation today, president al sarraj and general haftar can become symbols of National Unity and reconciliation and peace. Iwant National Unity and reconciliation and peace. I want to say with great solemnity, the courage you have shown today by being here and agreeing on thisjoint shown today by being here and agreeing on this joint accord is historic. It is the courage of taking a risk, despite who might have opposed you. Despite the actions of others, which will lead toa actions of others, which will lead to a Reconciliation Process and the construction of peace in the long term. Just to remind you of the complicated political situation in libya. Mr sarrajs government is
[applause] good morning, ladies and gentlemen. As our guests are being seated im steven knapp, president of George Washington university and delighted to welcome you to our city rom. This balcony affords a broad view of the nations capital. This is an excellent symbol of what it means to be the Largest University the nations capitol and has an excellent view of the washington monument. Our monument, and this location is rather extraordinary here. If you drew a line from the state department to the white house and another line from the Federal Reserve to the world bang they would actually intersection right where we are seat sitting right now. That tells you about the importance hover this location and affords us an opportunity to convene important discussions of events of global significance. So im delighted to welcome you to todays discussion nightle. Nato in the age of uncertainty. A conversation with the secretary general of nato. Were horde he could make time during his brief stero
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