London, 25 February 2021: Malta’s Minister for Foreign and European Affairs, Evarist Bartolo, held what was reported to be a very positive conversation with the designate Prime Minister of Libya Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, according to a post by its Ambassador to Libya, Charles Saliba. According to a statement issued by the Maltese government referred to in post, Abdul Hamid Aldabaiba was said to have acknowledged that Malta has always offered friendship and help to the Libyan people and the Maltese people are regarded as friends. At this crucial time, however, he expressed hope that Malta will offer more support. Minister Bartolo explained that work on opening a Maltese Consulate in Tripoli is at a very advanced stage as well as that of opening, once again, the Embassy in Libya. The Minister stated that the Maltese representative offices should be fully functioning in the coming weeks.