Press release

Floods in Libya: Foreign Secretary's statement

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly gave a statement on the flooding in Eastern Libya.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP
• Published: 12 September 2023

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said:

My thoughts are with all those affected by the catastrophic flooding in eastern Libya. The UK stands ready to provide assistance.

We are in contact with the Libyan authorities and the UN to urgently assess what support we can provide to help the Libyan people at this tragic time.

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Published 12 September 2023