Borrell visits Libya

Brussels 08.09.2021 EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell arrived to Libya today, 8 September. This mission comes at an important juncture for the country, with presidential and parliamentary elections in December.

Good to meet @MOFALibyaTIP Minister Mangoush in Tripoli.
Libya has achieved much progress over the past year – ceasefire, unified political institutions & a roadmap to elections in December. Now it’s time to consolidate this progress.

In Libya today to discuss how EU can support pic.twitter.com/zSI2444F5d

— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) September 8, 2021

Today, High Representative Borrell will hold a bilateral meeting in Tripoli with Libyan Minister for Foreign Affairs Najla El Mangoush, after which they will both hold a joint press point at 13:00 CET. Audiovisual coverage will be provided by Europe by Satellite (EbS). The High Representative’s remarks will be available in writing on the EEAS website. In the afternoon, Josep Borrell will also meet with United Nations Special Envoy Ján Kubiš, as well as with President of the Presidential Council Mohammed Mnefi and Vice-President Moussa Al Koun