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Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba during a telephone conversation with Libyan Foreign Minister Mohamed Siala discussed the release of 18 imprisoned Ukrainian sailors in this country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reports.

“The parties paid special attention to the release of 18 Ukrainian sailors who are imprisoned in Libya, including four crew members of the Captain Khayyam tanker and 14 crew members of the Ruta tanker,” the Foreign Ministry said on April 23.

Kuleba confirmed that Ukraine would continue to recognize the Government of National Accord, and also supports the territorial integrity of Libya. He also invited Siala to visit Ukraine when circumstances allow this.

In turn, the Libyan counterpart informed the Ukrainian Foreign Minister about the security situation in Libya.