Latest developments regarding tanker “Badr”, being detained by Bulgaria in port of Burgas, discussed.

Minister of Transport Mohammed Al-Shahoubi held a meeting yesterday with Taher Al-Baour, the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and others, to follow up on the latest developments regarding the tanker “Badr,” which is being held in the port of Burgas, Bulgaria.

The attendees reviewed the latest developments in the case and the measures taken by the General National Maritime Transport Company (GNMTC), particularly on the legal front. It was emphasized that the legal process is progressing positively and in the company’s favour so far, despite the complexities of the case and the numerous lawsuits filed against the tanker.

The attendees affirmed their support for the efforts of the GNMTC and commended the Libyan Embassy in Bulgaria for its ongoing monitoring and coordination regarding this matter. The attendees agreed to move forward with the implementation of a joint work programme that combines the legal and political tracks, in order to support the implementation of the issued judicial rulings and enhance communication with the competent authorities in Bulgaria. This, in order to ensure the protection of the rights of the Libyan state and the GNMTC.

The meeting was attended by Wissam Al-Idrisi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transportation for Administrative Affairs and Maritime Transport; Abubakr Saeed, the Libyan Ambassador to Bulgaria; Diaa Bakra, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Maritime Transport Company; several department directors from the company; and the Director of the European Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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