Libyan Prime Minister Abd al-Hamid al-Dabaiba confirmed that Libya's vision does not include any proposal to settle migrants in transit countries, including Libya. Prior to the international conference on migration and development in Rome, he stated that his country would demand its right to receive international support in the migration issue, both security-wise, politically, and financially. Al-Dabaiba announced the first flight between Tripoli and Rome, set to depart tomorrow, marking the resumption of flights between the two countries after a 10-year hiatus, adding that efforts will be made in the future to open a route between Rome and Benghazi.
The international conference on migration and development began today in Rome, attended by several leaders and representatives from countries in Europe, the Southern Mediterranean, and Africa. The Italian government stated in a communiqué that the conference aims to regulate migration, combat human trafficking, and enhance economic development through a new cooperation model between countries via joint planning, implementation of initiatives, and projects across six key sectors: agriculture, infrastructure, education and training, healthcare, water, and the environment. Libya, Tunisia, Turkey, Algeria, along with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund are expected to participate in the conference.
