The first flight carrying a high level delegation headed by the United Arab Emirates, UAE, Minister of State for foreign affairs Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash and Etihad airways executives landed today in Tripoli.
Later a convention was held where the dignitaries delivered several speeches emphasising on the new economic ties and the help that Etihad Airways is going to provide to Libya with its regular flights.
Government representatives and executives from the airlines along with some of the crew of the airlines arrived in Tripoli yesterday to prepare for the convention ahead of the first flight.
During his two-day official stay in Libya, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash will also meet with the Chairman of the National Transitional Council, Mr. Mustafa Abdul-Jalil and the Prime Minister of the interim government Mr. Abdarrahim el-Keeb, and other government officials.
(Source: Tripoli Post)
