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The Canadian Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, is currently closed, but continues to operate remotely from the Canadian Embassy in Tunis, Tunisia until conditions allow for its reopening. Long-standing diplomatic relations with Libya are ongoing and Canada remains committed to support the Libyan people in their efforts to build a stable and secure ...
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The Canada-Libya post-revolution bilateral relationship is...
- Canada-Libya relations
In July 2014, Canada closed its Embassy in Libya due to security challenges, and has temporarily relocated its operations to Tunisia. This measure is not permanent and has no affiliation with our long-standing diplomatic relations with Libya. We will return to Tripoli when a secure and stable environment has been restored. [2]
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The Canada-Libya post-revolution bilateral relationship is based on a mutual interest in promoting democratic governance, respect for human rights and the rule of law, as well as a desire to strengthen commercial relations. In July 2014, Canada closed its Embassy in Libya due to security challenges, and has temporarily relocated its operations to T...
Libya is an OPEC member and has Africa’s largest proven oil reserves and the ninth largest globally. The country enjoys comparative affluence within the Middle East and North Africa region and is an important contributor to the global supply of crude oil. Bilateral merchandise trade between Canada and Libya was $51.6 million in 2020. Top Canadian e...
In 2011, through its role in NATO Operation Unified Protector, Canada was among the first countries to respond to the demands by the Libyan people for democracy and freedom. The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting the Libyan people on the path towards peace and prosperity. Since 2011, Canada has contributed $54 million towards stab...
To develop effective responses to today’s most pressing global challenges, Canada and Libya work closely in multilateral fora, such as: 1. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 2. United Nations (UN) 3. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Jul 29, 2014 · Close. A masked Libyan gunman stands on a street in the eastern city of Benghazi early Tuesday. Canada pulled its diplomatic staff from Libya because of the violence, Ottawa announced Tuesday.
Feb 27, 2011 · On Friday night, the Obama administration closed down its embassy in Libya and froze the U.S. assets of the Libyan government, Gadhafi and four of his children.
Apr 3, 2012 · McCardell was posted to Libya in the summer of 2009 and oversaw the temporary closing of the embassy in February 2011 as the NATO bombing campaign began, before returning with Baird last October ...
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Sep 13, 2011 · Canada is reopening its embassy in Libya’s capital, even as fighting continues in pockets of the country still held by loyalists of the hunted dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Sept. 13, 2011 1 min read
