On Thursday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the opening of an embassy in Tripoli, after it was operating from Tunisia, in a sign of the strength of relations between the two countries.
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Speaking during a joint press conference with his Libyan counterpart in the capital, Tripoli, Sanchez said that the Spanish Consulate will start granting Schengen visas to Libyans immediately upon opening and will facilitate the process of moving between the two countries, as well as increase cooperation in projects.
Sanchez said that his visit to Libya came to confirm his country’s desire to build relations with Libya and cooperate in the construction and reconstruction phase, adding that a large delegation of businessmen accompanying him held consultations to search for cooperation opportunities with the Libyan business community.
He said, “We can affirm our desire to build strong relations and cooperate in establishing joint development projects between Libya and Spain, and express our gratitude to the Libyan people, who deserve safety and live in dignity.”
He added, “The Spanish community supports your path in building Libya and accompanying the United Nations in reaching the parliamentary and presidential elections on December 24.”
The Spanish Prime Minister also said that his country supports the ceasefire in Libya, under the supervision of the United Nations, and is ready to assist Libya in removing the mines that impede the construction and development process throughout the country.
He added that during his visit, several agreements were signed in the fields of customs, transport, education, health, renewable energy, trade, and other sectors, “embodying the common desire for cooperation in all fields.”
Abdel Hamid al-Dabaiba welcomed the decision to open the embassy in Tripoli, and said that his counterpart’s visit confirms Spain’s seriousness in building balanced relations and strengthening the presence of Spanish diplomacy in Libya.
Dibaba said that Libya is looking forward to taking more of these steps and lifting the air ban on Libyan planes at European airports, especially in Spain, and granting entry visas to Libyans for students, investors, and other groups.
“The Libyans will remember these stances from their friends who stood by them in their plight,” he said, adding that Libya faces many security challenges, especially the ceasefire, the unification of the military institution, and the reduction of illegal immigration.
Dibaba praised the joint efforts of the European Union and Spain in achieving security in the Mediterranean, supporting the democratic transition in Libya, and achieving transparent elections on December 24.
He affirmed his country’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, stressing that there are a number of common issues between the two countries that must be addressed.
Al-Dabaiba also announced the activation of the joint Libyan-Spanish Higher Committee, which has not convened since 2008, and the re-evaluation of previous agreements and their implementation within the framework of building strategic relations with all neighboring countries, saying that relations with Spain. It can serve as a model.
Dibaba explained that several agreements were signed to encourage Spanish companies to return to Libya and expand their businesses, especially Repsol, and to enter into new projects such as alternative energy and others.
During the press conference, Dabaiba thanked Spain for its cooperation with Libya in restoring the looted antiquities, called for more cooperation, and expressed appreciation for Spain’s willingness to help support the health sector and receive Libyan patients, especially those with incurable diseases, and a number of patients. Children with cancer in Spanish hospitals.
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Source: Ukrgate