The Presidency has noted incorrect news wire reports saying President Jacob Zuma is visiting Libya next week as part of a Turkish Government mission.
President Zuma is visiting Libya as a member of the African Union High Level committee on the resolution of the conflict in Libya. He will be accompanied by the Minister of State Security, Mr Siyabonga Cwele.
Speculation that the visit is to discuss an “exit strategy” is also misleading.
On the 10th of March, the Peace and Security Council of the African Union adopted a roadmap calling for the following to address the situation in Libya:
- The immediate cessation of all hostilities,
- The cooperation of the competent Libyan authorities to facilitate the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance to the needy populations,
- The protection of foreign nationals, including the African migrants living in Libya,
- The adoption and implementation of the political reforms necessary for the elimination of the causes of the current crisis.
The visit is taking place in pursuance of these objectives.
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Source: The Presidency
