Tripoli: The person in charge of running the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Government of National Unity, ‘Al-Taher Al-Baour,’ met Thursday afternoon at the ministry’s headquarters in Tripoli, with the Russian ambassador to Libya, ‘Haider Rashid Aghanen.’
During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them to serve common interests, in addition to discussing the most prominent issues of common interest, according to what was published by the Ministry’s official page on its Facebook account.
Source: Libyan News Agency
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry reiterated Egypt’s strong condemnation and complete rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism, expressing Egypt’s solidarity with Russia in a telephone call on Saturday 23/03/2024 with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Shoukry conveyed to Lavrov Egypt’s sincere condolences and his personal condolences in light of a Friday’s terrorist attack on a concert hall near the Russian capital, Moscow that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.
From his side, Lavrov expressed his thanks and appreciation for Shoukry’s gesture, praising the strong friendship and close ties between the two countries at various levels, as evidenced by their joint support in the face of all challenges.
At least 93 people were killed in Friday’s attack, including three children, while at least a hundred others were injured.
The Islamic State terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack as Russian authorities announced
that eleven people have been detained according to Russian President Vladmir Putin on Saturday.
Source: State Information Service Egypt