The Russian government has thanked Malta “for the invaluable help and effective assistance” provided by the Maltese authorities in the evacuation of Russians from Libya.

In a letter to Foreign Minister Tonio Borg. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that due to the comprehensive support provided by the Civil Protection Department, the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the immigration police, hte complex humanitarian operation was accomplished promptly and in an organised way.

“Our successful cooperation in resolving this crisis situation has clearly demonstrated a truly friendly character of Russian Maltese relations based on the principles of mutual respect and solidarity,” he said.

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