Minister of Foreign Affairs in Libya

The Minister of Foreign Affairs left Malta yesterday evening for Libya.

Dr. Joe Borg has been invited by the Government of Libya to witness the handover to the United Nations of the two Libyans accused of involvement in the 1988 Lockerbie incident. Other countries invited and who will be represented by Ministers and other dignitaries include Egypt, Italy, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Tunisia. In addition, the United Nations Secretary-General's Representative, Mr. Hans Corell and the Secretary-General of the Arab League will also be present.

The trial of the two Libyans, which will be held before a Scottish Court in the Netherlands, is expected to lead to the suspension of United Nations sanctions imposed on Libya in 1992.