IRINI’s new commander recalls EU’s approach to resolving the long-running conflict in Libya.

Rome, The new commander of the European “IRINI” operation to monitor the implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 2292 on the arms embargo imposed on Libya, Admiral Stefano Turquetto stated: ‘The mission, Operation “IRINI” is part of a process that involves political and military tracks It was agreed upon at the Berlin 1 Conference on Libya at the beginning of 2020’.

Nova agency quoted “Torrito” in a speech on the occasion of the launch of the first day of the tenth edition of the “Common Awareness and Conflict Resolution in the Mediterranean” conference, hosted by Irene, as saying: ‘This general course represents the European Union’s holistic approach to resolving the long-standing conflict in Libya.

The main task of the operation is to implement the UN arms embargo on Libya, and it also undertakes secondary tasks, such as contributing to the implementation of UN measures to prevent the illicit export of oil from Libya, as well as contributing to combating human trafficking and smuggling activities as well as capacity building and training Libyan Coast Guard and Navy).

“We continue to work to ensure stability and security in the central Mediterranean, keeping the same distance from all parties involved,” Torquetto said.

Admiral Stefano Turquino assumed his duties as commander of Operation IRINI, succeeding Italian Admiral Fabio Agusnini, in implementation of the decision issued by the European Union on September 23, as the new commander of the operation to monitor and implement the arms embargo on Libya

Source: Libyan News Agency