Libyan, Palestinian PMs Sign Memoranda Of Understanding

Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah

TRIPOLI, Feb 15 (NNN-IRIN) – Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah, yesterday met with his Palestinian counterpart, Mohammed Ishtaye, in the capital, Tripoli, and signed a number of memoranda of understanding (MoUs).

The MoUs are in the fields of employment, economic, commercial and technical cooperation, as well as, the establishment of a joint ministerial committee between the two countries, said a statement, issued by the Libyan Government’s Information Office.

“These MoUs emphasised the strategic relations that unite Libya and Palestine at all levels,” the statement said.

The Libyan prime minister expressed hope to see Palestine as a free and independent state. He also affirmed Libya’s commitment to supporting its Palestinian brothers, and defending their cause and their right to a decent life in all international forums, it added.

Ishtaye arrived in Tripoli yesterday, in an official visit, to “discuss bilateral relations between the two countries, the latest developments in the Palestinian cause, and ways to support the Palestinian people, who are resisting occupation,” the statement said.