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Libyan PM meets Austrian FM to boost ties

Xinhua, May 1, 2017 Adjust font size:

Libya's UN-backed prime minister, Fayez Serraj, met Austrian foreign minister, Sebastian Kurz here on Monday.

Kurz confirmed Austria's support for Serraj's government and keenness for Libya's stability. He mentioned Austria's willingness to develop bilateral relations and cooperation with Libya in the fields of oil, health and security.

The Austrian FM also expressed hope for the return of the Austrian embassy and companies to Libya.

"Libya is an important neighbor and partner of Europe, especially in the migration crisis," he said.

He also tweeted earlier on Monday that Austria will continue to support Libya with another 1 million euro (1.09 U.S. dollars) humanitarian aid for 2017.

Serraj said he appreciated the bilateral relations and the Austrian support for the Libyan political dialogue, assuring that the support for the Libyan agreement "will have a positive impact to start a new era in Libya's modern history."

The prime minister also said he hoped for increasing political, economic, and security cooperation with Austria.

Libya suffers political division and unrest since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi's regime in 2011. The country has been struggling to make a democratic transition. Endit