Libya decries Greek foreign minister's refusal to get off plane in Tripoli

There was no clarification from Greek side on the incident, which violated diplomatic norms

TRIPOLI, Libya (AA) - The Tripoli-based Libyan unity government on Thursday decried the refusal of Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias to get off his plane following his arrival in Tripoli and his return without giving clarification.

The Libyan Foreign Ministry said in a statement that based on a request by the Greek side to visit Libya, the Ministry gave its approval for the Greek Minister's visit, adding that Libyan Foreign Minister Najla al-Mangoush was at the airport to receive him "in accordance with diplomatic norms."

The statement said that the Libyan Foreign Ministry "decries the [Greek] behavior and will take suitable diplomatic measures that preserves the Libyan state's prestige and sovereignty."

The Greek authorities have yet to comment on the incident.

Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias was supposed to make a one-day visit to Libya to meet with Mohamed Menfi, chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, and Aguila Saleh, Libyan Parliament Speaker, but his sudden departure from Tripoli's airport canceled the meetings.

* Writing by Ahmed Asmar

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