EU Ambassador to Libya Nicola Orlando said he met the Commander of the Libyan Coast Guard (Western Region) Admiral Reda Issa in Tripoli.
“We reviewed our partnership aimed at saving lives at sea and improving Libya’s management of its borders, and identified areas for enhancing cooperation and building Libya’s capacity and human rights-compliance,” Orlando pointed out.
“Recalling recent episodes, I emphasised the imperative of complying with international law, proportionality and human rights requirements in the conduct of SAR operations at sea,” he added.
“Adm. Issa agreed and called for improved coordination with all actors to prevent incidents,” according to EU Ambassador.