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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 (KUNA) -- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for
Political-Military Affairs Andrew J. Shapiro traveled to Libya on Tuesday and
Wednesday for consultations with officials from the Libyan government, the
State Department announced on Friday.
"Discussions covered a range of political-military issues, including
regional security developments, humanitarian de-mining and related areas," the
announcement said. "These meetings represent another step forward in our
bilateral relations with Libya, and reflect the administration's commitment to
building new partnerships to address shared strategic challenges." (end)
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