Italian special forces are operating in Libya: institutional sources said that dozen special forces soldiers were in the North African country for training activities.
The sources said they were operating under the direct command of the premier’s office.
Meanwhile, Italy’s deputy foreign minister on Tuesday stressed support for the government of Libya in the fight against the Islamic State (IS).
The Deputy Foreign Minister Vincenzo Amendola paid a visit to the Libyan capital Tripoli on Tuesday, and met with his Libyan counterpart Mohammed Taher Siyala and other senior officials of Libya’s UN-backed unity government.
In a press conference following the meetings, Amendola reiterated the support of the Italian government to Libya in the fight against the IS in Sirte.
Bilateral cooperation plans involving enhancing security and tackling illegal immigration were also discussed, Amendola added.
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