Najla Al-Mangoush, Libya’s Foreign Minister confirmed the significant transfer of the majority of German diplomats to Tripoli.
This change is a positive indicator of international optimism about Libya’s future, and the fruitful result of ongoing efforts between the foreign ministry and diplomatic missions.
In a tweet, Al-Mangoush said, “I am pleased to announce that the majority of German diplomats are now permanently moving to their workplace at the German Embassy in Tripoli, after nearly 9 years of operating in Tunisia.”
The embassy further added that the primary goal for next year is to “facilitate all procedures for the transition of the rest of the colleagues to Libya, including the visa team.”
The German Ambassador to Libya, Michael Ohnmacht, echoed this positive shift on Twitter, emphasising that this is another step towards strengthening the relations between Libya and Germany.
Meanwhile, the German Embassy in Tunisia expressed its emotional farewell to the departing diplomats on Twitter, “Two embassies part and it is hard to say goodbye. With a heavy heart, we bid farewell to the German Ambassador to Libya and the team of the German Embassy in Tripoli. For the past nine years, we shared the embassy building in Tunisia and they were our good neighbours, colleagues, and friends.”
Like the majority of foreign embassies, the German Embassy had left Tripoli in mid-2014 due to the unstable security situation in the country.
In early July, Ohnmacht toured the Great Man-Made River Authority, one of the world’s most significant water projects.
During the visit, the German Ambassador held talks with Nasser Boubatina, the Head of the Authority, focusing on securing water supplies and discussing the role of German firms in ongoing projects.
Describing the visit as an honour, Ohnmacht highlighted the essential role of the Great Man-Made River project in providing water supplies to the population.
During the meeting, Boubatina and his engineering team shared insights on the strategies being employed to secure water supply.
Ohnmacht discussed the continuing collaboration with German companies and how this partnership can be fortified in the future.
The visit underscores the international recognition of the Great Man-Made River project’s importance, and the global cooperation necessary for ensuring Libya’s water security.
