Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi has congratulated the new Libyan Prime Minister, Mustafa Abushagur.

In a letter Dr Gonzi said relations between Malta and Libya were at a very important juncture with contacts over the past months flourishing on both a ministerial and technical level.

Dr Gonzi lauded Mr Abushagur’s credentials.“You stand in a very good position to guide your country’s future towards democratic and economic development,” he said.

He assured the Libyan Prime Minister of Malta’s continued support to the Libyan people during the political transition.

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