In a statement this evening, Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi, yesterday spoke to Dr Mahmoud Jibril, Chairman and Head of International Affairs of the Executive Board of the National Transitional Council of Libya, and informed Dr Jibril of the decision taken by Cabinet on Monday 30 May 2011 to the effect that the Maltese Government considers the Transitional National Council as the sole legitimate interlocutor of the Libyan people.

Dr Jibril described this decision as a very important step forward which the Libyan people will never forget. He added that while he hoped that the Maltese government will eventually decide to go for full recognition, this was a development that was very much appreciated.

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