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LARMO’s Director General meets Maltese Foreign Minister

The Libyan Assets Recovery and Management Office (LARMO) Director General, Mr. Mohamed Mensli, held a productive meeting with the esteemed Maltese Foreign Minister, Mr. Ian Borg, who was accompanied by the Maltese Ambassador to Libya, Mr. Charles Saliba, and the chair or sanctions monitoring board Neville Aquilina.

The meeting, took place on Tuesday July 10, 2023, in Tripoli and focused on strengthening cooperation in the field of asset recovery and the ongoing efforts to repatriate funds in Malta.

During the meeting, Mr. Mensli provided an overview of LARMO’s comprehensive work in asset recovery, highlighting the significant progress made in recent years. The parties engaged in productive discussions regarding the recovery efforts pertaining to assets held in Malta and the steps taken towards securing the restitution of these funds.

Mr. Borg, the Maltese Foreign Minister, expressed his firm commitment to supporting LARMO’s efforts in recovering and managing Libyan assets. The minister recognized the importance of collaboration between the two nations and affirmed Malta’s dedication to fostering a strong partnership with LARMO.

LARMO maintains a close working relationship with the Maltese Asset Recovery Bureau, facilitating the exchange of information, expertise, and resources. This collaboration plays a vital role in advancing the recovery and management of assets, thereby contributing to the economic development and stability of Libya.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue enhancing bilateral cooperation and strengthening the joint efforts in asset recovery. LARMO expresses its gratitude to Mr. Borg and Mr. Saliba for their visit, which further solidified the strong ties between the Libyan and Maltese authorities in addressing this crucial matter.