Libya: Minister Gentiloni’s statement on terrorist attack in Zliten

“Following this morning’s terrorist attack in Zliten, I wish to express  the solidarity of government of Italy to the victims, the Libyan people and Prime Minister-designate Seraj. The terrorist threat must first of all be confronted by the unity of  all Libyans. It is therefore urgent to implement the recently signed political agreement, overcoming internal divisions in order to create a Government of National Accord and concentrating primarily on the common fight against terrorism as well as on the reconstruction and pacification of the country.” Italy’s Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni commented upon today’s tragic events in Libya, which killed dozens of people, mainly among recruits at a police training centre. “The Libyan people has been asking for years to live in peace and to have a democratic government committed to rebuilding the country. Italy has always stood by Libya and will continue to contribute to the country’s stabilisation,” Minister Gentiloni concluded.