The Head of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohammed Menfi, arrived in Rome and met with the Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, on Tuesday.

Menfi and Draghi discussed a number of issues of joint interest between Libya and Italy, especially security cooperation, combating illegal immigration, border security, elections support and national reconciliation.

During the meeting, Draghi reiterated Italy's support for the political process in Libya and the role of the Presidential Council as well as its achievement in the last months.

Meanwhile, Menfi reiterated the importance of the strategic partnership between Libya and Italy as well as cooperation in different fields.

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