Admiral Fabio Agostini, the Commander of Operation IRINI which monitors the UN arms embargo on Libya, will soon head for Tripoli to discuss the possibility of resuming the training program of the Libyan Coast Guard, an informed European source told the Italian news agency, Aki.
“The training of the Libyan Coast Guard personnel is part of the main tasks assigned to the Operation”, the source said.
He reiterated the EU’s support for the new Libyan government and the UN’s efforts in maintaining stability in the country. He pointed out that the training program has been suspended for a year, and its resumption is important to the EU.
Regarding the possibility of EU participation in the ceasefire monitoring mission in Libya, he confirmed that the UN is holding discussions with several countries individually, including EU member states.
“Despite the difficulties and obstacles, the crews of this operation are still carrying out their duties, including investigating violations of the Security Council resolution,” Aki quoted the source as saying.
In March, the EU announced that it would extend the mission for an additional two years.