Libyan Foreign Ministry, US Institute for Peace sign MoU on supporting conflict resolution

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and the United States Institute of Peace (USIP)  on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on supporting conflict resolution and peace building in the North African country.

The Libyan Foreign minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Najla al-Mangouch, signed the MoU with Elie Abu Oun, the director of North Africa and Regional Axis programmes of USIP, an independent Washington-based organisation authorised by the US Congress.

A statement by the Foreign ministry said the MoU provides for the implementation of the institute's programmes that support conflict resolution and the building of peace and stability in Libya, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The MoU includes guiding principles between the ministry and the institute, and supports transparency and interest in achieving the most positive impact for the Libyan people through joint initiatives between the two parties.

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