Greece FM Gerapetritis Meets Libyan Strongman Haftar in Benghazi

Greece FM Gerapetritis meets Libyan strongman Haftar in Benghazi

Once considered an ally of Greece, Haftar's relationship with the country has soured in recent months. The shift is largely attributed to a spike in migrant arrivals from eastern Libya

Greek FM Holds Talks With Eastern Libya’s Haftar on Migration, Maritime Issues

The Greek Foreign Minister met with Eastern Libya leader Khalifa Haftar and discussed maritime borders and migrant traffic. Credit: Eastern Libya Government Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis met with Eastern Libya leader Khalifa Haftar in Benghazi on Sunday and agreed that migrant flows and maritime zones should be in accordance with international law. In his introductory speech, the Greek FM said: “It is a great honor to be in Benghazi…

Greece seeks closer ties with Haftar amid rising tensions over Libya-Turkey maritime deal – The North Africa Post

Libyan commander Khalifa Haftar hosted Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and his delegation in Benghazi, where discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic, commercial, and cultural spheres. Haftar invited Greek companies to participate in Libya’s reconstruction and infrastructure projects, highlighting mutual interests in development. The talks also addressed key regional issues, including migration and […]

Greek Foreign Minister meets Libyan Commander Haftar in Benghazi

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis met with General Khalifa Haftar, commander of the Libyan National Army, in Benghazi on Sunday, July 6, for a one-hour discussion focusing on curbing irregular migration and addressing maritime issues in the Eastern Mediterranean. The visit forms part of Athens’ broader diplomatic strategy to enhance regional cooperation and stability while deepening its ties with both eastern and western Libya. Key top…

Completed the Gerapetritis meeting with Haftar - What did they discuss - News Bulletin 247

The meeting of Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis with the head of the Libyan National Army, General Hftar, was completed today. According to what SKAI newsletter broadcasting, Athens Ioannidis, Athens, is seeking to re -catch the thread of relations with Libya with the aim of reset the dialogue for the delineation of marine zones and Reduce the influence that Ankara exerts on Libya. In the equation there is also migration due to increased fl…