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Italian Defense Minister: Presence of foreign fighters and mercenaries in Libya is concerning

Italian Defense Minister Lorenzo Guerini expressed his concern over the presence of “foreign mercenaries and militants” in Libya.

Guerini explained in a parliamentary briefing on Italy’s participation in international military missions, before the joint foreign and defense committees in the House of Representatives and the Senate, that “it is a matter of concern that is with regard to defense policy in Libya.”

The Italian Minister of Defense indicated that after achieving the desired goal of the elections, it will be necessary to move forward with the reform of the security sector in Libya.

Earlier, the Italian Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, stated that “permanent stability in Libya remains the priority” for Italy.

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