Tobruk, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives Youssef Al-Aqouri discussed with Greek Ambassador to Libya Iwanis Stamatikos ways to strengthen relations between the two countries, including facilitating travel procedures and opening of direct airlines and navigation routes between the two countries.

During the meeting, held through video link, Al-Aqouri stressed commitment of the House of Representatives to the historical and geographical relations between the two countries in all fields, pointing to the important role of Greece in the region.

For his part the Greek Ambassador expressed his country’s keenness to strengthen relations with Libya.

Sources of the House of Representatives said on Saturday, the meeting dealt with the exclusive economic zone between Libya and Greece, and the maritime agreement concluded by the previous government with the Republic of Turkey. Al Aqouri said in addition to its commitment to the national interests of the country, the House of Representatives also takes into account the stability of the Eastern Mediterranean region and a just and comprehensive agreement on the sharing of eastern Mediterranean resources.

He said that the maritime agreement between Libya and Turkey was not forwarded by the government at the time to the House of Representatives for review and discussion. At the end of the meeting, the two sides agreed to continue meetings and exchange visits for further coordination and discussions on issues of concern to both countries.

Source: Libyan news Agency