Brussels, 19/06/2008 (Agence Europe) - Exploratory discussions were held last week between the European Commission and Libya, with a view to talks for concluding a cooperation agreement. Formal talks may not take place, however, until the Council has given its go-ahead and approved the draft negotiating mandate requested by the Commission.
Libyan sources confirm that things are beginning to look hopeful. It remains to be seen whether the future French EU Presidency (second term 2008) will...