In a series of separate meetings in Tripoli, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, George Gerapetritistalked with the President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfithe Prime Minister of the National Unity Government (GNU), Abdul Hamid Dbeibahand the Foreign Minister’s Debt of the Minister of Minister, Thar Al Baour. The meetings, following Mr. Gerapetritis’ visit to Benghazi on July 6, are valued as particularly constructivecreating a positive dynamics in bilateral relationships.
Common Geography, Common Challenges: Migration and Democation
Both sides were mentioned in historical relationships Greece-Libya, agreeing that the common geographical location dictates the cooperation and conduct of a honest dialogue. Greek Foreign Minister and Libyan officials had the opportunity to exchange views on all issues related to bilateral relations, focusing on complex issues such as migration and the delineation.
About Rapid increase in migratory flowsMr. Gerapetritis presented the current situation in Greece, with flows from Tobrouk to Creteespecially during a tourist season. He emphasized the importance of not consolidating a new migratory route. Both agreed to the need understanding to control land and marine borderswith the Libyan side seeking Greece’s help both bilaterally and within the EU and the United Nations Security Council.
In the question of demarcationthe Greek Foreign Minister reiterated Greece’s firm position to resolve such issues with neighboring countries According to the International Law of the Sea. It was agreed to read the readiness of Greece and Libya, as states with object shores, to discuss EEZ delimitation in the near future.
Sovereign rights and strengthening economic cooperation
In terms of Awareness of Contest for Hydrocarbons Investigations on two marine plots south of CreteMr Gerapetritis emphasized that Greece exercises its sovereign rights under international law and does not act at the expense of third parties.
Finally, the Minister made Greece’s pursuit of Strengthening bilateral relations with Tripoliwith a special emphasis on economy and investment. Libya is considered an important commercial partner of Greece, and so it was agreed to investigate additional areas of cooperation in its areas energy, construction and transport.
These successive visits by George Gerapetritis to Libya mark a new period in bilateral relations, with mutual interest in resolving common challenges and enhancing cooperation.