The Libyan Minister of State for Illegal Immigration Affairs in the Parliament-designate government, Fahti Al-Tebawi, met with the Sudanese Consul General, Abdelrahman Rahmatullah, to discuss the situation of Sudanese refugees in Libya and provide necessary support for them.
Al-Tebawi emphasised the importance of the strong historical relations between the two countries during the meeting. He stressed the keenness of the General Command of the Libyan National Army and the government to help Sudanese refugees in Libya.
He also noted that the Libyan government formed a special ministerial committee to address the issue of Sudanese refugees under the direct instructions of Prime Minister Osama Hammad
On his part, the Sudanese Consul General praised the Libyan government’s efforts in providing aid to needy Sudanese and facilitating their entry into Libya.
Rahmatullah also expressed his appreciation for the humanitarian assistance provided by the Libyan government to Sudanese refugees and its ongoing efforts in this regard.
On Sunday, Libyan Foreign Minister Abdulhadi Al-Hwaij said that Libya has emerged as the only country to open its doors to Sudanese displaced persons fleeing the ravages of war.
In a joint press conference held with the State Minister for Illegal Migration Affairs, Fathi Al-Tubawi Al-Hwaij discussed the outcomes of the first preparatory meeting for the upcoming African-European Conference on Migration, scheduled for late May in Benghazi under the auspices of Libyan Prime Minister Osama Hammad.
Highlighting the crucial decisions made during the first African Conference held in Benghazi in January 2024, Al-Hwaij emphasised the agreement to convene an African-European conference on May 25, 2024, with the participation of all European states, including non-European Union members.
“We believe in a comprehensive approach as the migration issue concerns both African and European countries alike, especially those in Southern Europe who are directly affected by migration phenomena. Hence, the solutions must be collaborative, not unilateral from the European side alone,” Al-Hwaij stated.
The Foreign Minister lauded the success of the African Conference, hosted and sponsored by the Libyan government under Prime Minister Hammad’s leadership.
Al-Hwaij also mentioned that Libya, serving as a transit country rather than a source or destination, faces significant challenges, prompting the government to take the initiative for this unique African-European framework meeting.
He emphasised the conference’s importance, aiming for the participation of around 100 countries, including government representatives, parliamentarians, experts, and civil society, totaling approximately 300 participants from both continents and Africans in the diaspora.
