EUROPEAN COUNCIL / Foreign affairs

European leaders support swifter training and equipping of Libyan Coast Guard

Brussels, 21/06/2017 (Agence Europe)

In their conclusions on Friday 23 June, the heads of state and government are expected to call for the training and equipment of the Libyan Coast Guard to be speeded up.

In a copy of the draft conclusions obtained by EUROPE on 19 June, it is emphasised that, “the training and equipment of the Libyan coastguard is a key component in the EU’s approach (in terms of migration) and should be speeded up”. In his letter of invitation to leaders, the President of the European Council, Donald...