Russia and Libya Revive Joint Commission After 15-Year Freeze

Russia and Libya revive joint commission after 15-year freeze

The Russian-Libyan intergovernmental commission will resume its work after roughly 15 years of disruption, opening the way for Russian companies to return to Libya, Moscow's top diplomat announced on Tuesday. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the announcement after meeting Taher al-Baour, acting minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation in Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU), during talks in Moscow. Libyan Transport Mini…

Russia to reopen Consulate General in Benghazi after 33 years

Moscow is monitoring fast-changing US-Iran talks, Foreign Minister Lavrov says

Russia Signals Renewed Push in Libya with Unity Drive and Benghazi Consulate Plan

Russia has reaffirmed its support for Libya’s national unity while announcing plans to reopen its consulate in Benghazi, signalling renewed diplomatic and economic engagement with the country. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow’s main goal is to help restore unity and stability in Libya. He made the remarks during talks with Libya’s acting foreign minister Taher Al-Baour, stressing Russia’s readiness to support reconciliation eff…