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"We would like to ask Russia to take the side of the Libyan people and support the restoration of state institutions and security measures in the country," the Prime Minister said.
Thinni is visiting Moscow for three days, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister for Security Affairs Almahdi Allabad, Foreign Minister Mohammed Dairi and Acting Defence Minister Masoud Erhouma in what is being seen as the beginning of a major shift in Libyan relations.
According to the Beida office of the Libyan news agency LANA, the discussions would serve as a fresh start in Libyan-Russia relations. The aim was to conclude a military and technical cooperation agreement with Moscow. In addition to continuing its role in training and arming the Libyan army, Thinni added that his government was seeking to reactivate "many" of the economic and investment projects approved by the Qadaffy regime.