Tunisian President to visit Libya as part of country’s support for democracy

“Tomorrow, Wednesday, President of the Republic will pay an official visit to the sister nation of Libya.

“The visit comes within Tunisia’s support for a democratic process in Libya, as well as within establishing contacts and enhancing one-year consultations and coordination between the two countries’ leadership,” the presidency wrote on Facebook.

The presidency added that the meeting would allow for the development of new views and perceptions that would reinforce the outstanding cooperation existing between Tunisia and Libya.

It noted that it would also be an opportunity to establish comprehensive solidarity that meets legitimate aspirations for stability and development.

Libya’s Government of National Unity, which replaces two rival administrations in the country’s east and west, was empowered last week by a vote of confidence by a majority of lawmakers.

The interim cabinet will lead the nation toward national elections scheduled for Dec. 24.

The new government was sworn in before the parliament on Monday.

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