Welcoming the new Ambassador of Libya in Greece

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Welcoming the new Ambassador of Libya in Greece

H.E. Ambassador Bousayf presenting his letters of credence to H.E. Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the Hellenic Republic

The Arab – Hellenic Chamber would like to welcome the newly-designated Ambassador of the State of Libya to Greece, H.E. Hamad Bashir Bousayf. Ambassador Bousayf presented his letters of credence to Her Excellency Ms. Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the President of the Hellenic Republic, on 19th January. After the official ceremony, the President and Ambassador Bousayf met and touched upon the growing friendly relations between Greece and Libya. During his assignment, Mr. Hamad shall, on his side, work towards furthering these relations in every aspect. After all, the geographical proximity between Libya and Greece and the long historical relations are strong ingredients for developing their bilateral relations in every domain. Ambassador Bousayf has worked for the Libyan Government in a variety of administrative capacities, at the Ministry of Construction and the Ministry of Education and has also been the Director of Administration and Financial Affairs at the Higher

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Institute of Africa. He has also served as Deputy Chairman of the Board at the General Authority for Industrial Zones. Prior to his assignment as Ambassador of his country to Greece, he was the Chargé d’Affaires at the Libyan Embassy at the Togo. Ambassador Bousayf holds a Bachelor’s degree in Administrative Sciences. Our Secretary General, Mr. Rashad Mabger, paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Ambassador Bousayf on January 12th during which the two sides discussed a variety of issues with regard to the relations between Greece and Libya and the role the Arab – Hellenic Chamber is playing in this regard. Mr. Mabger elaborated on the Chamber’s role and the many events we have held in cooperation with the Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce and the future prospects for other roles and business visits to Libya. We would like to seize this opportunity to once again welcome His Excellency Ambassador Bousayf and assure him of our utmost cooperation in enhancing the bilateral business relations between Greece and Libya in every domain and wish His Excellency a fruitful assignment and pleasant stay in Greece.

H.E. Ambassador Bousayf at the entrance of the Presidential Mansion Mr. Rashad Mabger with H.E. the Ambassador of Libya to Greece, Mr. Hamad Bousayf, during their meeting.