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German foreign minister reopens embassy in Libya

France and Spain already reopened their diplomatic missions in Libya following the end of the civil war last year.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass meets Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People on Nov. 13, 2018 in Beijing, China.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass meets Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People on Nov. 13, 2018, in Beijing, China. — Getty Images

Germany’s top diplomat arrived in the Libyan capital Tripoli Thursday to reopen the German Embassy. 

“The former conflicting parties have realized that there can be no violent solution for their country,” said Foreign Minister Heiko Mass, per a German government release. “The international community and the United Nations have used concerted diplomacy to help open the door to a better future for Libya.” 

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