The first virtual meeting of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum’s (LPDF) Advisory Committee (AC), composed of 18 LPDF members, convened yesterday, UNSMIL reported. The meeting discussed the AC’s mandate, tasks, expected outcomes, and the timeframe for its work.
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