Li Zhiguo made the announcement as he met in Tripoli the deputy head of the Presidential Council, Abdullah Al-Lafi. “When diplomacy speaks and not weapons, Italy can return once again to play an essential role.” the Italian top diplomat added. Washington, on its part, connects reopening of its embassy in Tripoli to the strengthening of the security situation. Porter indicated that the US ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, will visit Libya periodically to discuss the matter with Libyan officials. Most countries closed their embassies in Tripoli in 2014 as a result of violence and insecurity fueled by rivalry between armed factions.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 31, 2021 15:00 UTC