Russia is considering reopening its diplomatic missions in Libya’s cities of Tripoli and Benghazi, according to a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday, APA reports citing TASS.
Ivan Molotkov, Russia’s former ambassador to Libya, traveled to the African country and discussed the issue, among other things, with its Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush, the statement said.
Molotkov, who lead a delegation of officials from various Russian agencies, also discussed the state of affairs in Libya ahead of the national elections, which are scheduled for December 24, and possible areas of cooperation, according to the statement.
