British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond makes a surprise visit to Tripoli in the latest show of foreign support for Libya’s UN-backed unity government.
A statement from the Foreign Office in London says Hammond discussed the priorities of prime minister-designate Fayez al-Sarraj’s Government of National Accord on security, rebuilding the economy and restoring public services.
“He also discussed their plans to tackle the threat of Daesh and countering people trafficking,” it says, using an Arabic acronym for the Islamic State group (IS).
“Britain is at the forefront of the international community’s efforts to stabilize Libya and is committing an extra £10 million to help the Government of National Accord strengthen political institutions, the economy, security, and justice,” the Foreign Office quotes Hammond as saying.
— AFP
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