Minister for the Middle East and North Africa visits Tripoli
Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson meets injured protesters and emphasises UK support for Libyan security, justice and defence
FCO Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, Hugh Robertson, arrived in Tripoli on Monday for his first visit to Libya since taking up the position last month. His visit focused on the UK바카라 사이트™s support for the Libyan security, justice and defence sectors. During his time in Tripoli, Mr Robertson met the Libyan Prime Minister, the Deputy Foreign Minister and the Justice Minister. Today Mr Robertson visited a Tripoli hospital and met with a number of injured protesters and their families.
Speaking at Tripoli Central Hospital, Mr Robertson said:
I바카라 사이트™ve met several people here who were hurt while demonstrating over the last few days and I바카라 사이트™ve been humbled by their courage and determination in standing up for what they believe. This underlines the urgent need to strengthen the Libyan Army and the Libyan Police and for them to take responsibility for security and law and order. I바카라 사이트™m here today to reiterate the UK 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트™s support for the Libyan people and to the Libyan security, justice and defence sectors which are essential to ensuring a more stable, democratic and prosperous Libya. I바카라 사이트™ve also been discussing with Libyan leaders the need for all sides to work together on an inclusive political settlement to ensure Libya바카라 사이트™s democratic transition.
During his visit, Mr Robertson discussed the current political, security and economic situation, and looking at how the UK can further assist the Libyan 바카라 사이트 and General National Congress in overcoming the challenges Libya faces.
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