The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, received the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Mr. George Gerapetritis, and his accompanying high-level delegation. The meeting took place in the presence of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Saddam Haftar.
During the meeting, the Commander-in-Chief welcomed the Greek delegation, emphasizing the depth of the historical and economic relations linking the two neighboring countries. He highlighted the importance of these ties across various economic, cultural, and educational fields.
For his part, the Greek Foreign Minister expressed his pleasure with the visit, which reflects the importance of strengthening bilateral relations. He noted Greece’s keenness to consolidate these developing ties, particularly through the participation of specialized Greek companies in reconstruction and infrastructure projects.
Furthermore, the Minister discussed enhancing academic cooperation between Greek and Libyan universities, specifically the University of Benghazi. He also stressed the importance of developing trade exchange and opening maritime lines to facilitate the transport of goods and commodities between the two nations.
The two sides concluded by discussing the importance of coordination and cooperation in combating illegal migration. Both parties agreed that such collaboration serves the mutual interests of both countries and the stability of the region in general.