欧美文化:Libyan, Palestinian PMs sign memoranda of understanding

TRIPOLI, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamid Dbeibah on Monday met with his Palestinian counterpart, Mohammed Ishtaye, in the capital Tripoli and signed a number of memoranda of understanding (MoU).

The MoUs are in the fields of employment, economic, commercial and technical cooperation, as well as the establishment of a joint ministerial committee between the two countries, said a statement issued by the Libyan Government's Information Office.

"These MoUs emphasized the strategic relations that unite Libya and Palestine at all levels," the statement said.

The Libyan prime minister expressed hope to see Palestine as a free and independent state. He also affirmed Libya's commitment to supporting its Palestinian brothers and defending their cause and their right to a decent life in all international forums, it added.

Ishtaye arrived at Tripoli on Monday in an official visit to "discuss bilateral relations between the two countries, the latest developments in the Palestinian cause, and ways to support the Palestinian people who are resisting occupation," the statement said.