Qatar voices support to Libya’s unity, stability

By Ibrahim al-Khazen

ISTANBUL (AA) – Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Wednesday reiterated his country's continuous support to Libya’s unity and stability.

The emir met with chairman of Libya's Presidential Council, Mohammed Al-Menfi, in Doha where they discussed bilateral relations and exchanged views on issues of common interest, the state news agency QNA reported.

Al-Menfi expressed his "thanks and appreciation" to Qatar for its continued support to Libya and its people.

In May, Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman visited Libyan capital Tripoli and offered his country's support to the country’s new political leadership.

On March 16, an elected transitional authority, made up of a unity government and a presidential council, assumed duties to lead Libya through a transitional phase to parliamentary and presidential elections slated for Dec. 24.