The Deputy Prime Minister, Hussein Al-Gotrani, has been reported by Libya Alahrar TV as preparing to visit Russia on Tuesday, denying delaying the visit from a previous date.

Sputnik reported earlier diplomatic sources from Moscow as saying that the visit was being prepared but the date had not been set, adding that Libya asked to postpone the visit.

Tass news agency said Al-Gotrani was expected to arrive in Moscow accompanied by Oil and Gas Minister Mohammed Oun, Health Minister Ali Al-Zanati and Minister of Planning Kamal Al-Hassi. It said the visit could last till January 20.

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