Tripoli – The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Expatriate Affairs discussed today with the Regional Representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for the Middle East and North Africa region aspects of joint cooperation in this field.

During the meeting, which was held at the Ministry’s office in Tripoli in the presence of the Director of the International Organizations Department, both sides stressed the importance of continuing consultation and coordination to enhance joint efforts to combat organized and cross-border crime in all its forms.

During the meeting, emphasis was placed on the active role played by the United Nations mission in confronting the challenges of illegal migration, organized crime, and drug trafficking in the region, stressing the importance of strengthening joint cooperation in this field.

For her part, appreciation was expressed for the role played by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity in facilitating all necessary procedures for the work of the UN organization, which contributes to the performance of its tasks and the reduction of the spread of organized crime in all its forms.

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Tripoli

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s northwestern coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BCE and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major Mediterranean port. Today, its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, features well-preserved architecture from these eras, including the Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra) and the Arch of Marcus Aurelius.