Di Maio: Italy will open a consulate in Benghazi
Following his visit to Libya just days ago, Italy's FM announces the country's intention to open a consulate in Benghazi in another show of support
the minister continued to push for a democratic peaceful answer to the Libyan crisis as opposed to the violence and conflict that dominated the country in the last decade.
Di Maio added that a year ago during the berlin conference, the idea of a peaceful solution to Libya’s crisis was considered impossible and his country was criticized for supporting a diplomatic solution.
He added that Italy intends to open a consulate in Benghazi, and an honorary consulate in the south.
The FM also discussed his recent historic visit to Libya’s capitol with his french and german counterpart, calling it a great experience and a tangible sign for continued European support to the north African nation.
During the visit last week, Di Maio re-emphasized the importance of removing all foreign forces from Libya once and for all, a sentiment shared strongly by Libya’s foreign minister Najla Al-Mangoush and international powers worldwide.
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