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Russia Stands for Libya's Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, Putin Says
Russia Stands for Libya's Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, Putin Says
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the remarks during a meeting with Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed Menfi in St. Petersburg held in the... 29.07.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Russia stands for Libya's sovereignty and territorial integrity, Vladimir Putin said on Friday. In addition, the head of state also stressed that Russia's cooperation with Libya within the framework of the OPEC+ contributes to the stabilization of the energy market.Both countries have the potential for cooperation, the president added.During the meeting, Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfi appealed to the Russian leadership with a request to help with the withdrawal of all foreign troops from the African country.Putin said in response that it was important to achieve true national unity in Libya so that the country does not turn into a zone of confrontation between third states. He added that Russia understands how complex this process is and will in every possible way contribute to "this positive movement of interaction between all the forces of Libya itself."Libya has been grappling with multiple crises after the 2011 Western military intervention overthrew its longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi and created a power vacuum that split the nation into rival factions. The UN has been struggling to fill the void by helping Libyans hold a general election, although internal divisions led it to cancel the vote set for 2021.At the moment, the country is ruled by two contending governments. Libya's western part is controlled by the UN-backed Government of National Unity sitting in Tripoli, while the eastern part is under the Government of National Stability sitting in Sirte. The south of the country remains in turmoil due to civil unrest, the persisting terrorist threat and armed tribal violence.
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Russia Stands for Libya's Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, Putin Says
03:51 29.07.2023 (Updated: 13:07 29.07.2023) Russian President Vladimir Putin has made the remarks during a meeting with Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed Menfi in St. Petersburg held in the framework of the second Russia–Africa Summit, which took place on 27-28 July.
Russia stands for Libya's sovereignty and territorial integrity,
Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
"The issue of sustainable normalization of the situation in Libya is on the agenda, we understand this very well. Russia will continue to promote on various key platforms the settlement of the Libyan state based on unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity," he said.
In addition, the head of state also stressed that Russia's cooperation with Libya within the framework of the OPEC+ contributes to the stabilization of the energy market.
"Russia and Libya cooperate within the framework of various multilateral organizations and formats, including the OPEC+ and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, which contributes to ensuring the stability of global energy markets," he stated.
Both countries have the potential for cooperation, the president added.
"We have many years of experience in productive collaboration, and I think that we still have potential for joint work. Our trade and economic ties are developing quite well," Putin said, adding that in 2022 trade increased by 67.5%.
During the meeting, Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfi appealed to the Russian leadership with a request to help with the withdrawal of all foreign troops from the African country.
"We appeal to our friends in the Russian leadership and to our friends in African countries so that they assist us with the withdrawal of all foreign troops from our territory," al-Menfi said at a plenary session of the Russia-Africa summit chaired by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Putin said in response that it was important to achieve true national unity in Libya so that the country does not turn into a zone of confrontation between third states.
He added that Russia understands how complex this process is and will in every possible way contribute to "this positive movement of interaction between all the forces of
Libya itself."
Libya has been grappling with multiple crises after the 2011 Western military intervention overthrew its longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi and created a power vacuum that split the nation into rival factions.
The UN has been struggling to fill the void by helping Libyans hold a general election, although internal divisions led it to cancel the vote set for 2021.
At the moment, the country is ruled by two contending governments. Libya's western part is controlled by the UN-backed Government of National Unity sitting in Tripoli, while the eastern part is under the Government of National Stability sitting in Sirte. The south of the country remains in turmoil due to civil unrest, the persisting terrorist threat and armed tribal violence.
