evarist-bartolo The work to open the Maltese Consulate in Tripoli is at a very advanced stage as well as that of opening, once again, the Embassy in Libya. This was announced by Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Evarist Bartolo during a meeting with the designate Prime Minister of Libya Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. The Prime Minister designate Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said that Malta has always offered friendship and help to the Libyan people and the Maltese people are regarded as friends. Earlier in February Abdul Hamid Dbeibah mentioned the need for the resumption of flights between Libya and Malta. This issue is being addressed and Malta will be guided by the EU Authorities.