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00:00:05any country in the world. I mean, show me a country in
00:00:14You know very well that in
00:00:15bilateral relations
00:00:19levels. Therefore, this
00:00:22for many reasons. We will open this
00:00:23file in this
00:00:32Libya now,
00:00:35and the dimensions of this communication. Let's start with
00:00:38Between a Syrian diplomatic move that expands channels of
00:00:41communication and a security path that follows the files of
00:00:44supports the unity of the perpetrators of violations during the era of the former regime.
00:00:47We discuss, in today's episode of "By Syria Time", the features of
00:00:50the Syrian approach
00:00:53towards Libya and the implications of
00:00:56the recent security developments implemented by the Ministry of Interior,
00:01:00and the questions raised by these two issues
00:01:04about building state relations and consolidating the rule of
00:01:07law and the right of Syrians. In the first
00:01:09axis, we discuss the political
00:01:13and diplomatic movements in which relations are not measured
00:01:16by what is announced alone, but by the channels
00:01:20they open and the interests they establish
00:01:23and the approaches they also carry that respect the sovereignty of
00:01:27states and the unity of their territories. From
00:01:31The Syrian government's and the Syrian something will happen. this standpoint, Syrian diplomacy moves towards Libya in
00:01:33Therefore, Syrian diplomacy a path based on dealing with the Libyan state as
00:01:36a single entity and expanding communication with its various
00:01:40regions,
00:01:41oppression, the same tyranny,
00:01:43is undertaking is within this which enhances bilateral relations and places the interests of Syrians at
00:01:46the forefront of priorities, which is reinforced by the state
00:01:50led the Syrian side to communicate with and this visit
00:01:52relations? The building of the of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Asaad Al-Sheibani, to
00:01:54Benghazi. As for the second of these axes for
00:01:58this episode, we dedicate it to the announcement of the internal security forces arresting
00:02:02the former Brigadier General of the former regime, Marid Muhammad,
00:02:05known as the "Guardian of the Capital," who contributed
00:02:09any problems with to committing a number of violations in diplomatic activity that does
00:02:11the same pain, and the same feeling with Damascus and its surroundings and even in other
00:02:13Therefore, this type of cities, to truly
00:02:15visit is not show great efforts by the Ministry of Interior in order
00:02:18to protect any gains for Syrians after
00:02:21liberation and to prosecute those who committed violations
00:02:25against them and hold them accountable for
00:02:28their actions. A new episode
00:02:33even with an initiative,
00:02:41Razzaq. This
00:02:42of cooperation and sympathy with
00:02:44by the Americans, at the Syrian side. Also, we are with
00:02:46the same time, there are many
00:02:55role in Libya limited and Expatriates, Asaad Hassan Al-Sheibani, met with the Deputy Commander of the Army, First Lieutenant General
00:02:59Saddam Khalifa Haftar, in the Libyan city of Benghazi,
00:03:04al-Sharaa. But there is no doubt that this accompanied by the head of the General Intelligence Service, Major General Abdel Qader
00:03:06Tahhan. During this meeting, the two sides discussed
00:03:09ways to enhance cooperation in issues of common
00:03:12interest, especially the opening of the Consulate General
00:03:17necessitates of the Syrian Arab Republic in
00:03:18Tripoli. Therefore, dealing with the city of Benghazi. More in this
00:03:23Good. So, in light of this report. From its west to its east,
00:03:26Libya stands out in the hierarchy of Syrian relations with Arab countries.
00:03:31Perhaps it does not conform to According to the approach of joint cooperation and the search for the best relations
00:03:36is in itself for the sake of the residents and a vision of peace and constructive communication. After more than a month
00:03:39Syria. This matter of his visit to the Libyan capital, Tripoli, the Minister of
00:03:44results in light of this Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Asaad Al-Sheibani, arrives in Benghazi to meet with officials there
00:03:48and discuss
00:03:50Of course, bilateral relations between Syria and Libya as two
00:03:54sister countries united by common history
00:03:57and current developments and prospects for
00:04:00the future. Files on the table
00:04:04of discussions. The diplomatic arrangement is the key to them
00:04:08parties at and focuses on intensifying diplomatic
00:04:10the Arab level, at missions and liaison centers in Tripoli
00:04:16There is a limited number of However, what is happening behind and Benghazi to facilitate popular communication
00:04:17carried this message, and serve tens of thousands of Syrians present in
00:04:20Libya for over a decade and a
00:04:23half. The economic aspect is also present
00:04:26in the Syrian-Libyan discussions, especially
00:04:30regarding investment
00:04:33there is an eagerness from and trade movement
00:04:34they are forced, for example, in and strengthening transport
00:04:36many cases, or between the two countries, which
00:04:38and polarization. In order not to enjoy an important geopolitical location
00:04:42overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Syria also views
00:04:46Syrian-Libyan cooperation on Libya as an important gateway to North Africa,
00:04:48where Syrian diplomacy
00:04:52has sought for a year and a half to enhance Syria's presence
00:04:57that exists and that does through building strong relations with Algeria
00:05:03be able to to the Syrian side. And here, and Morocco. In this first axis of "By Syria Time",
00:05:05I welcome my distinguished guests, Mr. Muhammad Jalal
00:05:23So, a political movement that expands channels of
00:05:26communication for Syria today. The Syrian
00:05:29Foreign Minister is in Libya
00:05:36axis. I will start with you, Mr. Muhammad
00:05:39Jalal. So, we stand
00:05:43in the context of political connotations and the unity of Libya
00:05:48the political connotations of this
00:05:59everyone is now looking for
00:06:03what comes after the American-Israeli
00:06:05war on Iran. Um,
00:06:09and what comes after the war always
00:06:12seeks to expand all
00:06:16open channels with especially Arab countries, regional
00:06:20countries in the Middle East, and also
00:06:23surrounding countries and countries that are energy
00:06:26patrons and energy supply chains
00:06:30and those with sensitive geopolitical and geostrategic
00:06:33locations like Libya. Therefore, the significance of the
00:06:37visit is that there are channels that Syrian diplomacy
00:06:40seeks to open and expand
00:06:43with the Libyan side. Yes, the main
00:06:46government recognized by the United Nations is the government of
00:06:49Tripoli. However, expanding the scope, even
00:06:53diplomatically, is not just a consular matter,
00:06:56and there was also the head of the intelligence service, Abdel Qader
00:06:59Tahhan, also present. So, this carries implications that there is
00:07:03a service operation in terms of the consulate and also
00:07:06an exchange of information and some
00:07:09intelligence operations that aim
00:07:12at the security of the two countries. Therefore, this is a type of sound
00:07:18not lead to any violation or
00:07:21the other party, especially the government of Tripoli.
00:07:27a traditional, ordinary visit, but rather
00:07:31a visit to open a channel, a channel that is defined within
00:07:34two main determinants: serving the Syrian community
00:07:38in Benghazi and also
00:07:40the sensitive security file in Libya
00:07:44and also in Syria.
00:07:46Syrian diplomacy, Abdul Razzaq, is drawing
00:07:50determinants
00:07:52for a key phrase: "What if?" meaning
00:07:56what if the American war ends now?
00:07:59Yes, what if
00:08:03the American elections. What if Iran
00:08:06was bombed and the Iranian regime was ended? What
00:08:09challenges will the region face in terms of opportunities
00:08:13and challenges, and how do we draw these opportunities
00:08:17and challenges? How do we draw scenarios for dealing with them?
00:08:20Excellent. So, this visit is not ordinary, and it is about opening channels of
00:08:24communication, Professor Muhammad, my guest from Tripoli. I turn to you.
00:08:28So, after the reopening of the Syrian embassy, as stated in the report,
00:08:31in Tripoli, this visit of the Minister of
00:08:35Foreign Affairs, Asaad Al-Sheibani, accompanied by the head of the General
00:08:38Intelligence Service, to Libya,
00:08:41does this visit reflect a Syrian trend towards restoring
00:08:45relations with Libya with all its components and rebuilding the comprehensive
00:08:49diplomatic presence
00:09:02it is very clear that there is an effective diplomatic approach
00:09:06adopted by the Syrian Foreign Ministry. This matter
00:09:09can perhaps be observed from the intensive contacts
00:09:13made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Asaad Al-Sheibani,
00:09:16with various countries and various
00:09:23the regional level, and at the international level. Therefore, there is
00:09:26an effective and very active diplomatic movement that can
00:09:29be observed throughout the past period. Perhaps this visit
00:09:33to Benghazi, after the first visit
00:09:36made by Al-Sheibani on August 30th last year to
00:09:40Tripoli, can be interpreted in the context that
00:09:45the Syrian Foreign Ministry and the Syrian administration to
00:09:49build very effective communication channels with various
00:09:52parties. As you know, there is a peculiarity in Libya, given that,
00:09:56unfortunately, there is a division of power and
00:09:59a division of institutions, and there is talk of
00:10:02two parties, which are the de facto parties in Tripoli and Benghazi.
00:10:06Therefore, the Syrian administration
00:10:09and the Syrian authorities were keen to have communication
00:10:13with both parties to ensure, first and foremost,
00:10:16the interests of the Syrian community, which can be described as a large
00:10:20community in all of Libya, whether in Tripoli or in
00:10:24Benghazi or even in other cities. Yes, and it can
00:10:28also open a line
00:10:31regarding the restoration of
00:10:34trade exchange, which stopped throughout the past
00:10:36period.
00:10:39the past, there was a large volume of trade exchange between Libya
00:10:42and Syria, which can be described as significant.
00:10:46Therefore, this activity cannot be restored
00:10:49or resumed once again at
00:10:52the level of trade exchange and at the level of flights
00:10:56between Libyan airports and Syrian airports, except perhaps
00:10:59through communication with both parties in
00:11:02Benghazi and Tripoli. This is what actually happened in
00:11:05the visit of Minister Asaad Al-Sheibani today to
00:11:09Benghazi. However, there is no doubt that for
00:11:11Libyans, we are here,
00:11:15to be more precise, divided at the level of
00:11:18authority. But there is no doubt that there
00:11:21is a very great popular desire and a great
00:11:25popular will that we sense in the street talk for
00:11:29Libyan-Syrian relations to regain their momentum
00:11:32despite this state of internal division that Libya is
00:11:36experiencing, because perhaps
00:11:39regaining this momentum and Syria's return once again to
00:11:43its role, which is undoubtedly awaited,
00:11:47is tantamount to
00:11:49providing services and providing
00:11:52great benefits that are hoped
00:11:55for and result from this desired relationship
00:11:59between the two sisterly peoples in Syria and Libya. Yes, Mr. Mohammed Jalal,
00:12:03as our guest from Tripoli, Professor,
00:12:06Mr. Muhammad, said, today we are facing
00:12:09the expansion of diplomatic relations with Libya,
00:12:13or building a new path in these
00:12:17path is with the central government
00:12:20and the government recognized by the United Nations
00:12:24and by the international community. But expanding diplomatic activity
00:12:27is a kind of developing the diplomatic process
00:12:30by opening channels and for the benefit of citizens. One, two,
00:12:34when we observe Syrian diplomacy,
00:12:37we no longer talk about the obvious. Just as you observe Ronaldo in football,
00:12:41it is obvious that he possesses strength, speed, and technique,
00:12:45and this is what Syrian diplomacy
00:12:48has accustomed us to. We need
00:12:51to observe or focus on the results achieved by
00:12:56these diplomatic rounds. Therefore, can Syria play
00:12:59a role in a regional solution or
00:13:02a solution within Libya or not? Can Syria? Does
00:13:06Syria aim to do so or not? I mean, we think in this
00:13:10way: Will Syria have
00:13:13a role in resolving the conflict within Libya
00:13:17or not? Is the Syrian
00:13:20only to services and security and economic cooperation or not?
00:13:24These answers are held by the files that
00:13:28were discussed between Minister of
00:13:32Foreign Affairs Asaad Sheibani and Haftar.
00:13:35Second, is there a regional movement
00:13:38to resolve the issue in Libya or not? Yes.
00:13:41Third, and this is also important, any
00:13:45self-respecting country considers the presence of
00:13:48people and citizens under its care in another
00:13:52country. Therefore, the visit of His Excellency the Minister
00:13:55of Foreign Affairs to Benghazi
00:14:01of Syrians who are present, as we mentioned,
00:14:04Syrians are among the priorities of the visit, and these
00:14:07the Syrian Foreign Ministry are 100%. Therefore, we
00:14:11are moving in a clear path. What is announced now is
00:14:14a kind of providing consular services,
00:14:17expanding channels of communication with everyone,
00:14:20exchanging security information, and also prosecuting Syrian
00:14:25criminals who have fled to Libya
00:14:28or are hiding there, or possibly are in safe places in
00:14:31Benghazi. These three paths were
00:14:35clear and were expressed.
00:14:40the scenes is guesswork. We study
00:14:43and analyze what would happen if
00:14:46a solution were found in Libya. Would there be a Syrian
00:14:50role in the solution, and what is the distance between Syria
00:14:54and Libya? In the energy sector,
00:14:57economy, energy supply
00:15:00chain, military cooperation, security
00:15:04cooperation also on all levels, and the extent
00:15:07of the impact of
00:15:11the African continent. For example, Egypt,
00:15:13for Libya, is very important.
00:15:17Any Syrian-Libyan, Syrian-Algerian, Syrian-Tunisian
00:15:21rapprochement may embarrass the Egyptian side to draw closer
00:15:26Syrian diplomacy is trying
00:15:29to draw
00:15:32boundaries and draw balances
00:15:34and open channels
00:15:37for communication with Arab countries and African
00:15:41countries. Yes, yes. Mr. Mahfouz, today,
00:15:44how can Syria truly utilize
00:15:47its openness to various Libyan parties to strengthen these
00:15:53while affirming the unity of Libya and the stability of Libya and respecting
00:15:56the choices of the Libyan people?
00:15:59Professor Abdul Razzaq, there is an important detail that the viewer should
00:16:03know, and you know it,
00:16:06of course.
00:16:09your esteemed guest in the studio pointed out
00:16:13a point: what if there was a regional trend
00:16:16to push for a solution to the crisis in Libya? There is no
00:16:20doubt that there are multiple tracks
00:16:23being discussed today, and these tracks are accelerating.
00:16:27Perhaps the most prominent of them is the initiative
00:16:29led by President Trump's envoy, Masood
00:16:33Bulos, President Trump's envoy to North
00:16:36Africa and the Middle East. Masood Bulos is leading
00:16:40an initiative whose substance and broad
00:16:43outlines, and perhaps its two main pillars, are power
00:16:47sharing between the two active parties, specifically Saddam Haftar,
00:16:50whom Minister Al-Sheibani met
00:16:53today, and Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh in the West. This
00:16:56approach, through which Bulos
00:16:59operates, is described as a de
00:17:03facto and effective approach. And perhaps the talk about
00:17:09and perhaps the criticisms of this approach are
00:17:13very significant and numerous. No need to mention them, perhaps
00:17:17because the opportunity may not
00:17:19be wide enough, but there is no
00:17:22doubt that this idea perhaps
00:17:27everyone, because this approach, if it succeeded
00:17:31and led Saddam Haftar to the presidency of the next
00:17:35Presidential Council and Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh continues as Prime Minister, this
00:17:38means the unification of power, and therefore Syria
00:17:41must deal with various
00:17:44parties with some caution, because as you know,
00:17:47dealing in Libya must be done with extreme caution.
00:17:51There is an internationally recognized legitimate government. Well,
00:17:54how, in this context, can the balance
00:17:57of Syrian relations be maintained in this
00:18:00situation, whether with Tripoli or with
00:18:05is what I wanted to say. Go ahead.
00:18:08We say the important issue is that caution must
00:18:12be exercised because, despite the fact that both parties are now
00:18:15negotiating and there is talk of
00:18:18approaches led
00:18:23actions that contradict this agreement
00:18:27and talk of consensus, meaning
00:18:31opposing actions taken by each party towards
00:18:34the other. This particular issue requires
00:18:37extreme caution in dealing with the Libyan
00:18:41scene. The internationally recognized government is Dbeibeh's government.
00:18:44It is the legitimate government. It
00:18:47has an ambassador in Damascus. Also, there is
00:18:50a Syrian ambassador for the authorities in
00:18:56the other party is considered dealing with parallel
00:19:00entities. This is in the ideal situation. However, there is no doubt that there is an exceptional
00:19:03situation in Libya, given that we are dealing with a de facto situation.
00:19:09the usual alphabets with which
00:19:12one deals within the framework of state-to-state relations. This
00:19:16is one thing. The second thing is protecting
00:19:19and preserving the interests of Syrians in
00:19:23Libya, especially the large Syrian community.
00:19:25It requires dealing with everyone
00:19:29to preserve these interests.
00:19:32Undoubtedly, and perhaps I believe that there
00:19:36was coordination with the authorities in Tripoli before this visit, as
00:19:39it should not be understood in another context that we support one party over
00:19:43another, or that we are dealing with parallel authorities. This is a matter I believe
00:19:47existed without a doubt, and perhaps even the visit made by
00:19:51Al-Sheibani last August
00:19:55and perhaps there was knowledge among the authorities in Tripoli that
00:19:58the minister would visit Benghazi. Yes,
00:20:02so Mr. Mahfouz said that
00:20:05Syrian relations must be handled with caution.
00:20:12However, there is internal division
00:20:15involve Syria in these polarizations and this Libyan
00:20:18division, how can Damascus today protect
00:20:22its national interests and expand its relations
00:20:24within the Libyan state?
00:20:28And does adopting a balanced openness
00:20:31policy in these relations and this imposed reality within
00:20:34Libya guarantee achieving that?
00:20:38Well, Syrian diplomacy has already achieved
00:20:42a clear balance with the steps it has taken.
00:20:46It opened an embassy and appointed a chargé d'affaires in Tripoli and a consulate in...
00:20:57So, a balance, of course, because when you open diplomatic representation,
00:21:00an embassy with a certain country, you recognize it, and it recognizes
00:21:04your policy and diplomacy, and there is mutual
00:21:08recognition. But with the other side, when a consulate is established,
00:21:11like the Syrian consulate during Bashar al-Assad's regime in
00:21:15Istanbul, there were no political relations, and so on,
00:21:19but there was consular interaction to facilitate
00:21:22the affairs of citizens present in Benghazi.
00:21:26The role that Syria could play in
00:21:29a solution or negotiations or whatever was not mentioned in any statement. I
00:21:33do not think, in my personal opinion, of course,
00:21:37there is no information about this matter. It is a hypothesis,
00:21:41a hypothesis and an interpretation that the guest in Tripoli
00:21:44built upon. Therefore, why did I start
00:21:48by saying that after the American-Israeli
00:21:52Iranian war, things will be completely different?
00:21:55I mean, when an earthquake occurs in October
00:21:59in Gaza, its repercussions were the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime. The closest
00:22:03fragile regime close to that
00:22:06region was the Syrian regime. It fell. After the fall of
00:22:09the regime, the closest point of fragility
00:22:13and lack of regional or international consensus was Iran.
00:22:16Therefore, I believe that
00:22:20in Yemen or in Libya.
00:22:23must be prepared for all
00:22:26scenarios. And this diplomatic movement that
00:22:30the Minister of Foreign Affairs framework.
00:22:33And this
00:22:37is the path that Syrian foreign
00:22:40policy is following, multi-party with all
00:22:43international actors
00:22:46and all regional actors,
00:22:50to ensure stability
00:22:52and safety for Syria. This is the main goal of any
00:22:56other diplomatic activity and to achieve the interests of citizens
00:22:59abroad and also within the country. Yes.
00:23:03Well, Mr. Mahfouz, today, how can
00:23:06these Syrian-Libyan relations
00:23:09turn into a sustainable partnership
00:23:13that serves the interests of the two peoples, of course, through several
00:23:16paths: trade, investment, reconstruction, and exchange of
00:23:20expertise, instead of remaining confined to political
00:23:22meetings and other considerations? Let me
00:23:26be realistic with you, Professor Abdul
00:23:31matter, in order for us to talk about it more
00:23:34effectively and for us to talk about practical steps, not
00:23:37just meetings and visits by both sides
00:23:40to Damascus, Tripoli, and Benghazi,
00:23:43because there were also visits by high-ranking
00:23:46Libyan officials to Damascus.
00:23:50They even met President Ahmed
00:23:54will not happen and will not be feasible
00:23:57in light of the division of power in Libya. This is a definitive
00:24:00statement, to be more precise. Therefore, this equation
00:24:03is understood by the Syrian brothers at
00:24:06the level of authority very clearly, that
00:24:10Libya is a very important country
00:24:13from several aspects, the economic aspect,
00:24:16and we fully realize
00:24:20that today there is an open approach
00:24:23regarding attracting investments
00:24:26and projects in
00:24:29views Libya, without a doubt, despite the crisis it is going through, as
00:24:33a country that can be
00:24:36beneficial and a country that can have
00:24:39very important partnerships with, whether in
00:24:43energy or trade and investments
00:24:47managed by public investment
00:24:50agencies in Libya in several countries. But there is no doubt that this matter
00:24:54today is truly out of reach, and this
00:24:57will not happen unless power is unified in Libya. Therefore, the Syrian
00:25:01side fully supports this matter.
00:25:05But there is no doubt that slogans are one thing and reality
00:25:08is another. The issue of supporting
00:25:11power-sharing approaches between active parties in the East and in the West,
00:25:15Haftar and Dbeibeh specifically, and they are the two
00:25:19who led to this crisis that we are living
00:25:22today. They are responsible for this economic,
00:25:25political, and societal crisis that Libya is going
00:25:29through, even though Libya is an oil-exporting country,
00:25:33and it is classified as a wealthy country, but
00:25:35it is known that its people and citizens are truly
00:25:39suffering a crisis, and this
00:25:42is mainly due to power-sharing. This fragility
00:25:47not allow the international community, nor even the brothers
00:25:50themselves, to truly
00:25:53deal with the concept of a single
00:25:56state. Therefore, I mentioned in my previous speech the issue of caution.
00:26:00Dealing in Libya must be cautious. You are dealing with something unfamiliar,
00:26:04uncommon, not found in
00:26:07the world where the situation
00:26:11is as it is now in Libya: two governments and two institutions,
00:26:15divided at the legislative level, at the executive level,
00:26:18and at all
00:26:21matter today requires dealing with a state of balance and caution
00:26:25and that the common interest
00:26:28between the two countries be applied. This is the important point. But
00:26:32even, to be brief, the issue of
00:26:36a more active role than it currently
00:26:39is will unfortunately not happen until there is one
00:26:43authority in Libya. Yes, so Syria
00:26:47country, supports this path in Libya,
00:26:50of course. So, what is the importance of Libya's unity and stability,
00:26:53the unity of Libyan territories, the unity of governments at the level of executive decisions
00:26:57and others, for Syrian interests and also building future
00:27:01partnerships in all frameworks? Abdul Razzaq, we,
00:27:04as a government, people, and revolutionaries, have emerged from the womb
00:27:07of suffering from 14 years of displacement,
00:27:10killing, striking, camps, and refuge.
00:27:14The Syrian situation is similar to the Libyan situation to some extent,
00:27:16in terms of the outbreak of the revolution, the militarization of the revolution,
00:27:20factions, and so on. Therefore, we share
00:27:23common suffering before we share common
00:27:26interests. Suffering is what unites before
00:27:29interests.
00:27:33people's feeling about the Libyan situation
00:27:36and the Libyan people is highly sensitive because
00:27:40we share the same suffering. There was the same
00:27:44the same thuggery against the Syrian and Libyan
00:27:47peoples, and the Syrian and Libyan peoples rose up
00:27:50for liberation. What happened was the presence of Hay'at
00:27:53Tahrir al-Sham, and His Excellency President Ahmed al-Sharaa had a global strategic
00:27:57mindset, not just a local one. He carried out a wonderful liberation
00:28:00operation and brought about a radical change
00:28:04in the concept of groups and the concept of states. I will not delve into that.
00:28:07Therefore, we share with Libya the same suffering, the same wound,
00:28:13our brothers and sisters in Libya, and this builds
00:28:16on the unity of interests.
00:28:19More interaction. We are children of one suffering. I mean, when
00:28:23Al-Sheibani is the one who visits Libya, he knows
00:28:26what the suffering of the citizen is, too. The Libyan people are suffering from displacement, refuge,
00:28:29division, and conflict. Therefore, he can influence,
00:28:33even with a word,
00:28:35the two governments to have some kind
00:28:39of solution, perhaps, and also some kind
00:28:46the Libyan side, and Libya has great geopolitical
00:28:50and economic importance, not only in the energy sector,
00:28:53but in the transport sector, supply chains, and so on, and the depth that
00:28:57Libya holds in the African continent, and the weight that
00:29:00Libya holds in that Mediterranean region,
00:29:03and its view of Turkey, and so on. There are shared territorial waters, and there are
00:29:07also gas pipelines and transcontinental
00:29:10projects that may pass through Libya, and Libya will be a large part of it.
00:29:13Therefore, the intersection of these interests
00:29:16and circumstances with the two sides
00:29:19that the two parties open initiatives and channels
00:29:23to strengthen the relationship further.
00:29:26reality that we discussed in detail,
00:29:29Mr. Mohamed Mahfouz, how can these diplomatic
00:29:33Syrian moves reflect on the conditions of
00:29:36Syrians residing in eastern Libya, and also what
00:29:40do these Syrian-Libyan relations need to move from political
00:29:44communication to tangible
00:29:47reality in
00:29:48Libya?
00:29:51No doubt, at the level of the community and the Syrian
00:29:55brothers residing in Libya, this is a
00:29:58very important development. The opening of the embassy this
00:30:04enhances the provision and facilitation of services
00:30:07to Syrian citizens. Perhaps now, the desired
00:30:11steps in the coming period are to activate airline
00:30:15routes more broadly.
00:30:18flights so far, of course, due to logistical circumstances. Of course,
00:30:22there are no other obstacles or impediments,
00:30:25but
00:30:28the Syrian community, in many of its aspects, and we feel it, and we have
00:30:31relations with many friends here in Tripoli, for example,
00:30:38sometimes, to go to Damascus
00:30:42and to Syria Jordan. They go to
00:30:45Amman, after that they go.
00:30:48And as a result of the limited number of flights
00:30:51between Damascus and Tripoli, this matter.