European Parliament president Antonio Tajani is in Libya today to meet the Libyan Prime Minister, Fayez al-Sarraj, and the President of the High Council of State, Khaled al-Mishri, an EP statement said.

“Stability in Libya means stability in Europe. The European Union must speak with one voice and all our efforts must be aimed at supporting the reconstruction of a state so that it becomes a strong partner. The European Parliament stands by the Libyan people, who deserve peace, stability, democracy and prosperity," said Tajani said at the beginning of the visit.

The visit schedule also includes a meeting with the Head of the High National Elections Commission, Emad al-Sayeh, with whom President Tajani will discuss the concrete support that Parliament can offer, including through the organisation of a conference open to all stakeholders interested in contributing to holding democratic elections in Libya.

“I am in Libya today to discuss the role that the European Parliament can play in the country’s stabilisation process and to support the organisation and holding of democratic elections in the future. The European Parliament is ready to make its contribution by offering assistance for a democratic transition and parliamentary cooperation," said Tajani.

Migration flows and the situation of migrants will be discussed with the UN's Deputy Special Representative and Humanitarian Coordinator for Libya, Maria do Valle Ribeiro, and with staff from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) working in the country.

The President will also visit the Tripoli naval base, during which he will be able to observe coastal surveillance and intervention at sea, also made possible by training programmes financed by the European Union.