The UK reopened its embassy in Libya on Sunday after an eight-year hiatus.
“This is a demonstration of the UK’s commitment to the whole of Libya. I am proud our work touches the lives of Libyans across the whole country already,” said Ambassador Caroline Hurndall on Twitter.
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— Caroline Hurndall (@CaroHurndall) June 5, 2022
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UK-Libya relations are deep and historical, she added.
The UK had closed its diplomatic missions in Libya in 2014 amid intense armed clashes in the country.
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