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Libyan minister Walid Al-Lafi backs path to elections

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Libyan Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs Walid Al-Lafi presented in Rome the Tripoli government's vision for reunifying institutions and organising elections. He spoke at a round table attended by US and Italian officials as well as experts, according to Libya Herald.

Libya's Minister of State for Communication and Political Affairs, Walid Al-Lafi, presented a vision in Rome aimed at advancing the political process, ending institutional division and achieving elections, according to Libya's Tripoli-based government.

The presentation took place on 16 October during a round table organised by the Atlantic Council and the Centre for American Studies, attended by US and Italian officials as well as international experts and researchers. Discussions focused on the unification of Libyan institutions, the adoption of a budget and the election timetable, reports Libya Herald.

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