Abdulhamid Dabaiba, head of the Government of National Unity, discussed with the European Union’s Ambassador to Libya, Nicola Orlando, on Tuesday, ways to lift European restrictions on Libyan aviation. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister’s Office in the Prime Minister’s Residence, in the presence of Taher Al-Baour, who is in charge of managing the affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The meeting addressed bilateral relations between Libya and the European Union, ways to strengthen joint cooperation in various fields to serve mutual interests, as well as coordination with relevant European authorities to support the full resumption of air traffic.

The meeting also addressed the latest developments regarding the agreement on the unified financial expenditure and the mechanisms for its implementation, which will contribute to supporting the development process and strengthening economic stability in the country.

The European Ban

It should be noted that the European ban imposed since 2014 has forced Libyans to rely on foreign airlines and complex arrangements involving “transit” flights, which has significantly impacted their travel for business, tourism, and family visits, The European Union’s blacklist includes seven Libyan airlines, among them “Libyan Airlines” and “Afriqiyah Airways,” which are prohibited from operating flights to and from EU countries.