Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the dispatch of humanitarian aid to Libya (Athens, 17.09.2023)

Greece sent humanitarian aid today to the areas of Libya affected by the deadly "Daniel" floods, demonstrating in practice our country's solidarity with the Libyan people.

The aid consists of the dispatch of medical and nursing staff, who have already arrived in Benghazi aboard a C-130 aircraft of the Hellenic Air Force, along with medical equipment and food supplies.

Upon instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, G. Gerapetritis, the mission was also accompanied by the Consul General of Greece in Benghazi, Ambassador Stavros Venizelos, in order to provide diplomatic assistance to the operation.

September 17, 2023