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UK tackles deadly migration crisis in Central Mediterranean
On Friday, the Prime Minister will announce new UK efforts to tackle the deadly migration crisis in the Central Mediterranean.
Foreign Secretary visits Libya and Tunisia
Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson made his first visit to Libya today (Thursday) to support fresh efforts towards a unified and stable government.
Joint Statement on the recent violence in Libya’s south
Joint Statement by the Ambassadors to Libya of the People’s Republic of China, France, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom of Great Britain...
Joint statement on Libya
Joint statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, condemning this weekend’s...
Royal Navy ship supports removal of potential chemical weapon materials from Libya
A Royal Navy vessel has assisted in the removal of the last batch of known materials which could be used in the manufacture of chemical weapons...
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Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: programme summaries for Middle East and North Africa, 2017 to 2018
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Foreign Secretary statement on the appointment of a new UN SRSG for Libya
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UK tackles deadly migration crisis in Central Mediterranean
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Our mission
Since the 2011 revolution the UK has been working to support Libya’s transition to democracy. Through our projects we provide assistance to the Libyan government and Libyan civil society, helping them to build a transparent and accountable state based on the rule of law and respect for human rights. Through our work with the World Bank and our series of trade missions we also support the creation of a diverse and thriving economy which improves the commercial relationship between the UK and Libya.