Updated: Malta recognises Libyan Transitional Council 'as sole interlocutor'

Mr Joseph E Briffa

Jun 2nd 2011, 08:14

A step in the right direction, now more than ever Malta should do its little bit to help the Libyan people end Gaddafi's tyranny. Gaddafi is passe. He will soon cease to make the headlines. The Libyan people deserve a democratic set-up. It will obviously take time - months and years - but it will come.

Richard Vella

Jun 2nd 2011, 07:49

Very good news. I now ask Minister Borg to simplify the visa requirement conditions for people wanting to visit Malta from Benghazi. One of the almost impossible conditions is that the applicant needs to send a scanned copy of his ENTIRE passport. How can this happen when there are no internet links? At least ask for the pages which show the applicant's and passpoat details only.

I can assure the minister that ther are quite a number of businessmen wanting to visit Malta, please let us not lose this significant ecomomic opportunity.

Colin Stanley

Jun 1st 2011, 21:35

That's right Mr. Prime Minister, help the rebels they will thank us, by sending boatloads of illegal immigrants .

Anthony Grech

Jun 1st 2011, 21:35

IT'S ABOUT TIME. !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank Portelli 2BFRANK

Jun 1st 2011, 21:02

A step in the right direction

The Libyan people should feel that the Maltese support their quest for freedom from tyranny.

Recognizing the National Transitional Council implies that we are trusting this Council to ensure that Libyans will determine their own future in a Democratic way.

I believe that Libyan Funds in Malta should now be released to the National Transitional Council under adequate scrutiny for proper use of these funds


Dr Frank Portelli

Randolph Peresso

Jun 1st 2011, 18:09

Well done Mr. Prime Minister

Mr Tony Camilleri

Jun 1st 2011, 18:02

FOOLS RUSHED IN WHERE ANGELS FEARED TO TREAD.

Christian Sciberras

Jun 1st 2011, 15:47

“We are as close as possible to the Libyan people,” Dr Gonzi had said.

"...without touching them with a stick!"

That's what I would have added. If this is what looking after a country is like, no wonder they (Maltese people) don't care about their own.

Mr Paul Sciberras

Jun 1st 2011, 15:44

Why all the fuss by foreign countries interested in Libya' oil to recognise a transition council lead by defectors and rag-tag rebels.These countries did not even bother to mention the word Free Elections. These rebels do not represent the whole people of Libya.So, this transitional council should name a provisional date for free election,after the situation in Libya is stabalised.When we see the masses of people in the squares protesting like we are seeing in the other Arab countries,then we would have an idea what is the will of the majority of the Libyan people.

Richard Vella

Jun 1st 2011, 14:42

I urge the Maltese Government to recognise the Libyan Transitional Council as the sole representative of the Libyan people as soon as possible.
The other major European Countries have or will soon open consulates in Benghazi to help trade and co operation move faster.
If Malta continues draging its feet we will again be left with nothing, because all the important contracts will already be concluded. Companies from other European countries are working to have contrats in place soon.
Here in Malta we are still making it practically impossible for a Libyan in Benghazi to get a visa to visit Malta. Even those who have companies registered in Malta!!!!!!!!

Mr Tony Camilleri

Jun 1st 2011, 12:18

FOOLS RUSH IN WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD.