PRESS RELEASE BY THE MINISTRY FOR HOME AFFAIRS, SECURITY AND EMPLOYMENT

The Minister for Home Affairs, Security and Employment Byron Camilleri, travelled to Tripoli, Libya, early on Saturday morning to attend the remembrance ceremony in honour of General Muhammad Ali Ahmad Al-Haddad, who died a tragic death in recent days, along with other officials who were on board the flight. This visit is a gesture of respect that reflects the strong relationship between the two countries, which has continued to strengthen in recent years.

The Minister conveyed condolences, on behalf of our country, to Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, the leadership of the Ministry of Defence and the Libyan Army, and the people of Libya.

Minister Camilleri was accompanied by Malta’s Ambassador to Libya, the Commander of the Armed Forces of Malta and the representative of the Ministry for Home Affairs, Security and Employment in Libya.