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Libya and EU discuss lifting air safety ban, progress noted
via Libya Herald2 min read
Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, the Tripoli-based Minister of Transport, met with Nicola Ornaldo, the European Union Ambassador to Tripoli, at the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority's headquarters. They discussed developments in communication between the Libyan Civil Aviation Authority and the European Commission's Aviation Safety Agency, aiming to resolve outstanding issues. The EU Ambassador acknowledged steps taken and the importance of lifting the air embargo, pledging support for Libya to meet European Commission requirements. The Minister detailed the Civil Aviation Sector Development Programme and the resumption of air traffic, citing reports confirming Libya's compliance with international civil aviation standards. The Ambassador received a briefing on the digital transformation system in civil aviation management and committed to facilitating communication with the European Commission to expedite the review of Libya's file. Ambassador Orlando also posted on X about a productive meeting, reviewing progress and agreeing on an action plan to accelerate Libya's removal from the EU Air Safety List, noting his impression of the new Integrated Oversight Centre.
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