Manama, October 4 (BNA) Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani held official talks today with Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. Najla Al-Manqoush during her visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs praised the brotherly relations between the two countries, which are constantly developing in light of mutual keenness to enhance cooperation in several fields. He stressed that the Kingdom of Bahrain supports Libya in its efforts to establish stability and security, and to reach a political solution that preserves Libya’s sovereignty and independence, stops any interference in its internal affairs, and holds the scheduled parliamentary elections to achieve the aspirations of the Libyan brother. Persons.
Dr. Naglaa Al-Manqoush praised the Kingdom’s hospitality upon her arrival, noting the Kingdom’s positions in support of the Libyan Government of National Unity to restore peace, security and stability. She stressed the keenness of the State of Libya to strengthen relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain and to enhance bilateral cooperation and joint coordination in various fields of common interest, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain further prosperity.
The two sides discussed the strong brotherly relations between the two countries and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields, and the continuation of joint coordination in international forums to serve the common interests of the two brotherly countries and peoples. They also discussed political and security developments in Libya and the efforts made by the Libyan National Unity Government with the support of the United Nations to reach a political settlement that restores security, peace and stability in Libya. Regional and international issues of common interest were also reviewed.
The official talks were attended by senior officials from the two countries’ foreign ministries.
After the official talks, the Foreign Minister delivered a media statement in which he welcomed his Libyan counterpart on her first visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
He added that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received the Libyan Foreign Minister, welcoming her visit to the Kingdom, stressing the Kingdom’s support for the tireless efforts of the State of Libya to lay the foundations for security, stability and peace in the country. all over the country. He added that His Majesty the King stressed the importance of taking steps to support stability in Libya and the exit of foreign forces, in order to preserve Libya’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as holding presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled to achieve aspirations. For the brotherly Libyan people for development and prosperity.
The Foreign Minister also affirmed that His Majesty the King expressed his confidence in the ability of the Libyan people to overcome all current challenges.
The foreign minister added that he held a lengthy session of talks with his Libyan counterpart, during which they discussed the strong bilateral brotherly relations and ways to enhance them. He said that the necessity of continuing the exchange of visits between senior officials and official delegations between the two countries and the importance of coordination in international and regional forums on issues of common concern was emphasized. He pointed to the need to adopt effective mechanisms to follow up on areas of joint bilateral cooperation to achieve constructive results that enhance cooperation relations between the two countries.
The Foreign Minister said that the meeting also highlighted the political and security developments in Libya, and the efforts made by the Libyan Government of National Unity, the United Nations and the supporting countries to reach a political solution to the situation in Libya. Preserves the country’s sovereignty, independence and stability, stops interference in its internal affairs, and leads to holding presidential and parliamentary elections on their scheduled dates.
The minister added that he expressed to his Libyan counterpart the Kingdom’s keenness on security, stability and prosperity in the Middle East and the region as a whole.
The Libyan Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation confirmed that she was pleased to meet His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, thanking His Majesty for his hospitality. During her meeting with His Majesty, she also pointed out her strong belief that Libya’s stability depends on dialogue, patience and wisdom.
She added that His Majesty the King and the Foreign Minister’s blessing for the efforts of the Libyan National Unity Government will enhance stability in Libya and support Libyan diplomacy during this period. She thanked the Kingdom for its support to Libya, expressing its keenness to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
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