Al Saraj Takes Part in Arab African Summit in Equatorial Guinea Tripoli, 24 November 2016(Lana) The Head of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Saraj, along with the authorized Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala and a

In a speech at the opening session, the Head of the Presidency Council of the GNA highlighted the importance of joint work between the Arab and the African sides, and the pivotal role this gathering plays in assisting Libya with its current political crisis. He welcomed the decision to set up the African Quintet committee led by Congo Brazzaville, which was assigned with the follow up of the Libyan file at the African Union. He called for closer coordination between the Arab League, the African Union, and the United Nations vis a vis the crisis in Libya. The Summit was being held under the theme 'together for sustainable development and cooperation. The Summit is chaired by President Mohamed Weld Abdul Aziz of Mauritania, who also chairs the Arab Summit 27th session. Among the senior officials who attended the opening session were President Idris Debi of Chad, the current President of the African Union, the Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Abu Al Ghait, the Chairwoman of the African Commission Adalamin Zuma, and representatives of regional and international organisations, African funds as well as representatives of 'Partners in Development.' =Lana=