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Lavrov announces the resumption of activity of the Russian embassy in Libya.

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Moscow, July 04, 2020 (Lana) - Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, announced, Friday, the resumption of work of the Russian embassy in Libya, which is temporarily carrying out its duties from Tunisia. "Lavrov" said during his meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives held in Tobruk, "Aqila Saleh" that his country decided to resume the activities of the Russian embassy in Libya, which will be led by the Chargé d'Affairs "Jamshid Poltaev." "The administration of the Russian embassy from Tunisia will be temporary, but I confirm that its functions include representation of Russia throughout Libya," he added. Lavrov also confirmed that his country welcomes the initiative to a ceasefire immediately and launch a comprehensive political dialogue in Libya, noting that Russia will continue its efforts to solve the Libyan crisis, and that the solution to the Libyan crisis will not be military. =Lana=