Joseph Muscat visiting Libya

N.Calleja

Aug 2nd 2010, 12:47

Are we to assume that Dr.Muscat and his entourage will give a detailed report on what is to be discussed between the two sides to the public? Or is this another 'mhux fl-interess tal-poplu' matter?

joanna farrugia

Aug 2nd 2010, 11:38

@ r spiteri at least it was a transperent paper since it was online not like bwsc contract

albert leone ganado

Aug 2nd 2010, 11:08

Visits by senior delegations to Libya be they from the government or from the opposition are always most welcome. There are issues such as the illegal immigration with departure from the shore and the potential catastrophic consequences which an oil spill from the intended BP deep oil well exploration might create where assurances from Libya that our national interests are being taken into consideration will help immensely to strengthen friendly relationships.
In the years prior to EU accession we did not give our relations with Libya the importance they deserved and whatever is diplomatically said relations are still far from the level of warm friendship of previous decades. Both Malta and Libya have a lot to gain from close and friendly relations. In Libya's development drive to move technically forward Malta can offer a wealth of skills in the educational, health and IT sectors just to mention a few obvious areas of potential cooperation.
On the people level there is also a strong affinity in culture and traditions which makes it easier for Maltese to relate with the Libyan people than is the case with other Europeans. Hope the PL will have a fruitful visit

R Spiteri

Aug 2nd 2010, 08:17

The last time he visited Libya he came back stating that he was given access to parts of a secret document vis a vis Libya's agreement with Italy. It was then revealed that this agreement was available on the internet and was printed as a supplement with the Libyan newspaper!!