The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today, Monday, the "opening of the Iraqi embassy in Libya," while indicating that Ahmad Al-Sahhaf has been appointed Chargé d'Affaires. Al-Sahhaf stated in a statement: "In the context of activating the features of the government program, and upon the directives of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein to provide services to the Iraqi community residing in Libya, and the embassy's role in overcoming all obstacles they face, the Republic of Iraq's embassy was opened today in Tripoli, and Ahmad Al-Sahhaf was appointed head of the Iraqi mission."
He emphasized, "We will work to develop our bilateral relations and coordinate high-level visits between Baghdad and Tripoli in the upcoming period," noting "Iraq's support for international efforts to restore security and stability in Libya, and reliance on the political option that meets the aspirations of the Libyan people."
He mentioned that "the reopening of the Iraqi embassy in Libya aims to activate political and diplomatic work to serve the interests of the two brotherly countries, in addition to providing services and consular work for the Iraqi community residing in Libya." It is worth noting that the Iraqi embassy is reopening after a decade due to the developments that have taken place in the brotherly state of Libya.
