Vladimir Putin met with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, Mohammed Al-Manfi, on the sidelines of the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. The Russian President noted the development of mutual trade and called Libya an old partner of Russia in North Africa. Muhammad al-Manfi emphasized the importance of cooperation with Moscow, despite the Western pressure. He also expressed hope for the return of Russian oil companies to Libya and the continued development of the partnership between the countries.

Vladimir Putin met with the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, Mohammed Al-Manfi, on the sidelines of the eighth summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. The Russian President noted the development of mutual trade and called Libya an old partner of Russia in North Africa. Muhammad al-Manfi emphasized the importance of cooperation with Moscow, despite the Western pressure. He also expressed hope for the return of Russian oil companies to Libya and the continued development of the partnership between the countries.