Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Al Dbaiba, and the European Union (EU) ambassadors accredited to Libya on Wednesday dicussed the coordination of efforts to organise a Trans-Mediterranean Forum on Migration in Tripoli in mid-July, with the participation of the African and European countries concerned Full text...
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Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, and the European Union (EU) ambassadors accredited in Libya, Wednesday stressed their support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to facilitate a political process under Libyan leadership and ownership Full text...
Pan-African Parliament urged to mediate in South Africa/Equatorial Guinea row
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – The families of two South African engineers who have been detained in Equatorial Guinea since 9 February 2023 have handed over a formal request to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) asking it to intervene to secure their immediate release Full text...
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Lomé, Togo (PANA) - Togolese civil servants and officials holding service passports are exempt from visa requirements when travelling to South Africa, PANA learned from diplomatic sources in Lomé Full text...
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Nairobi, Kenya (PANA) – Azerbaijan, the host nation for the next round of the UN global climate change talks, has called for an end to colonisation of New Caledonia, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean Full text...
Libyan Prime Minister welcomes political memorandum of understanding signed with Czech Republic
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al-Dbaiba, Monday welcomed a political memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries, which will help to activate their relations Full text...
Russia to continue supplying arms to Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - At the end of a working visit to Ouagadougou, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergei Lavrov, said on Wednesday that his country would continue to deliver arms to Burkina Faso as part of the fight against terrorism Full text...
Russian Foreign Minister on 48-hour visit to Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Ouagadougou Tuesday evening for a 48-hour working and friendship visit to Burkina Faso Full text...
Steps taken to reopen Polish embassy in Libya
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity has announced that the necessary steps will be taken to reopen the Polish Embassy and resume its activities from the capital, Tripoli Full text...
Libyan PM discusses political, economic issues with Chinese Foreign Minister
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al-Dbaiba, has discussed a number of political and economic issues with the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, Wang Li, during an extended bilateral meeting Full text...
Togo opens embassy in Qatar
Lomé, Togo (PANA) - Togo has opened an embassy in Doha, Qatar, PANA learned from official sources this Tuesday in Lomé Full text...
Libyan delegation arrives in India for talks on promoting cooperation
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A delegation from the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation led by the Deputy Minister for Political Affairs, Mohamed Khalil Issa, is in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on an official working visit to discuss activating agreements and cooperation frameworks signed between the two countries Full text...
Russian embassy in Tripoli to resume consular services on 1 June
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Russian embassy in Libya has announced that the consular section will resume its work in Libya on 1 June from the embassy's temporary headquarters in the Tajoura Room of the Radisson Blu Al Mahari hotel in Tripoli Full text...
US official makes another effort to end the Sudanese war
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - As the bloody war in Sudan rages on, the Special Envoy for Sudan Tom Perriello has left Washington for Uganda, Kenya, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia to meet with key regional partners to advance efforts to end the conflict and avert further mass atrocities Full text...
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13th session of the Iranian-Libyan Supreme Commission to be held in Tehran
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Iranian ambassador to Libya, Ain Allah Suri, has expressed his country's desire to hold the 13th session of the Iranian-Libyan Supreme Commission in the capital, Tehran, and organize an exhibition and economic forum for Iranian industries in Libya Full text...
Libyan, US officials pledge to promote cooperation
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Minister of State for Communications and Political Affairs in the government of national unity, Walid Ellafi, has discussed with the head of North Africa US State Department, Tom Kelsey, ways of strengthening cooperation between the two countries Full text...
Chairman of Libyan Council of Ministers invited to peace summit on Ukraine
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, has received an official invitation from the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, to attend the "Peace on Ukraine" summit scheduled to take place in Geneva in mid-June Full text...
Libya, South Africa discuss ways of supporting Palestinian cause
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The head of the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Government of National Unity, al-Taher al-Baour, Friday exchanged views with his South African counterpart, Grace Naledi Mandisa Pandor, on various regional and international issues, particularly ways of supporting the cause of the Palestinian people in international forums Full text...
Libya and Indonesia agree on need to develop relations
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya's Deputy Foreign Minister in charge of Political Affairs, Mohamed Issa, has agreed with the Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia accredited to Libya, Didi Ahmad Rifai, on the need to work to strengthen and develop relations in all areas Full text...
Outgoing top UN official in Libya Bathily confident the country will overcome its differences
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The outgoing United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has expressed his confidence in the ability of Libyans to overcome their differences and bring their country to peace and stability Full text...
Libyan-American talks on the latest political developments in Libya
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The head of the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Al-Taher Al-Baour, on Tuesday discussed with the US President's Special Envoy, Richard Norland, the latest developments in the political situation in Libya Full text...
Libyan-US talks focus on ways to break the deadlock to hold elections
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, discussed with the US Special Envoy to Libya, Ambassador Richard Norland, the mechanisms for breaking the current deadlock in the political process and means of reaching a consensus leading to elections Full text...
Burkina Faso Prime Minister de Tambèla visits Iran
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The Prime Minister, Dr Apollinaire Joachimson Kyélèm de Tambèla, is paying a visit to the Islamic Republic of Iran from 24 April to 1 May 2024 during which will hold bilateral talks and attend the opening ceremony of the 2nd Iran-Africa Economic Forum and Iran Expo 2024 Full text...
Serbian embassy in Libya resumes operations from Tripoli
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced that the Serbian Embassy has returned to work from Tripoli Full text...
Ghanaian and Japanese ambassadors call on Libyan foreign minister
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The head of the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, al-Taher al-Baour, on Tuesday discussed bilateral relations with Ghanaian and Japanese diplomats at separate meetings in Tripoli Full text...
Libya, France discuss strengthening bilateral relations
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libyan Foreign and International Cooperation minister, Al-Taher Al-Baour, on Tuesday held talks in Tripoli with a delegation from the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs led by Karim Amellal, Inter-ministerial Delegate for the Mediterranean Full text...
Libya and Malaysia mark 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - A delegation from the Libyan on Monday participated in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Libya and Malaysia Full text...
Russia, Libya discuss promoting relations
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The head of the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, al-Taher al-Baour, on Monday discussed with the Russian ambassador to Libya, Haider Rashid Aghanen, the strengthening of relations, according to a statement from the ministry Full text...
Senior US official to visit Cameroon, Ethiopia, Angola
Washington, DC, US (PANA) - US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard R Full text...
African Union raises stakes in cyberspace diplomacy
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) has kicked off a campaign to raise awareness on the need for African nations to raise their stakes in cyberspace diplomacy, which has become the epicentre of global power competition Full text...
Abdoulaye Bathily again urges Libyan players to reach political consensus
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has stressed the importance of the main Libyan parties building on existing agreements to avoid further delays in reaching a political settlement Full text...
Various issues on agenda of Libyan-French talks
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - As part of the drive to strengthen bilateral relations between Libya and France, the government of national unity's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mohamed Issa, in charge of Political Affairs, received French Ambassador Mustafa Mihraje, with whom he sought to establish convergent points of view on certain regional and international issues Full text...
Chairman of Libyan Council discusses developments in Libya with French Ambassador
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, Wednesday met the ambassador of the French Republic to Libya, Mustafa Mihraje, to discuss political, economic and security developments in Libya Full text...
Libyan government, US diplomats discuss ways of breaking political deadlock
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Officials of the Libyan government have discussed with US diplomats ways of breaking the political deadlock in the North African country, as well as developments in the region Full text...
Libya, Egypt ready to promote cooperation in various fields
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The head of the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Al-Taher Al-Baour, Wednesday received the new chargé d'affaires at the Egyptian embassy in Libya, Tamer Al-Hafni Full text...
Gambian President Barrow congratulates president-elect Faye of Senegal
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Gambian President Adama Barrow on Monday congratulated Mr Full text...
South Africa's president Ramaphosa salutes former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday expressed his sadness at the passing of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney (84), saying he held a special place in South Africa’s history Full text...
Alternatives from international and regional powers to Abdoulaye Bathily's initiative to break the deadlock in Libya
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The initiative launched last November by the UN Secretary-General's Special Representative in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, has come to a complete dead end, in the UN official's own opinion Full text...
Libyan-European talks focus on consolidating strategic relations between Libya and the EU
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The importance of consolidating strategic relations and cooperation in various fields between Libya and the European Union (EU), and making every effort to strengthen stability in the country before the elections was underlined at a Libyan-European meeting here Tuesday Full text...
Libya, Brazil discuss bilateral ties
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Libya and Brazil on Sunday discussed bilateral relations and the return of the Brazilian embassy and companies to the North African country Full text...
Libya congratulates Mauritania on its accession to the rotating presidency of the African Union
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity has congratulated Mauritania on its accession to the rotating presidency of the African Union (AU) as representative of the northern region for the year 2024 Full text...
Kenya fronts opposition leader for top AU Commission post
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - Kenya has urged the 44th session of the African Union Executive Council, comprising foreign ministers, to consider the candidature of opposition leader Raila Odinga for the post of Chairperson of the AU Commission Full text...
Top UN official, Japanese ambassador reiterate need for intra-Libyan solution
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, and the new Japanese ambassador, Shimura Izuru, have reiterated that the solution to the current political crisis in the North African country must come from the people themselves through a process facilitated by the UN Full text...
South African President Ramaphosa, Ukraine leader Zelensky hold fresh talks
Cape Town, South Africa (PANA) – South Africa and Ukraine have agreed to continue negotiations, President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed after speaking to President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday Full text...
Libya strongly condemns deadly attack in Mogadishu, Somalia
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Unity Monday condemned in the strongest terms the attack in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, which resulted in the deaths of three members of the United Arab Emirates armed forces and an officer of the Bahrain Defence Force, while on a training mission for the Somali armed forces Full text...
Gambia extends visa exemption to Saudi Arabian citizens
Banjul, Gambia (PANA) - Citizens of Saudi Arabia no longer need visas to enter Gambia following the extension of visa exemption to the nationals of the Gulf State by the government of the West African nation Full text...
Turkey reaffirms its support for efforts of Presidential Council to organize elections in Libya
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, Wednesday conveyed to the chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Manfi, the greetings of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, praising the depth of the bilateral relations that unite the two countries Full text...
Libyan PM, Turkish Minister for Foreign Affairs discuss political and economic issues
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan prime minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid al Dbaiba, Wednesday discussed a number of political and economic issues with the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan Full text...
Turkish Foreign Minister arrives in Tripoli
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived in the Libyan capital on Wednesday morning, on his first visit as Foreign Minister to Libya Full text...