Update 2: Malta and Libya discussing deal for importation of fuel

Both Malta and Libya were willing to reach a deal on the importation of fuel but this was still far from being reached, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said this afternoon. Addressing a joint news conference with his Libyan counterpart Ali Zeidan at the Corinthia Bab Africa in Tripoli, Dr Muscat said Malta wanted a common sense agreement for collaboration on energy and discussions had now started. Dr Muscat was on his first visit in Libya since taking office in March. He led a high-level delegation that included Foreign Minister George Vella, National Security Minister Manuel Mallia, Energy Minister Konrad Mizzi and Tourism Minister Karmenu Vella. The ministers held talks with their Libyan counterparts. All meetings were held at the Corinthia Bab Africa. Although the oil exploration topic was raised during the meetings, it was not the main focus of discussions. The two sides discussed illegal migration and Dr Muscat said that just as Malta could not be left alone to face the immigration phenomenon, Libya could also not be left on its own. “This is the argument Malta will be putting forward in the EU… Libya needs help and a concerted effort is needed,” Dr Muscat said. On the Libyan...