Tunisian FM stresses need to ensure safety of Tunisian nationals held in Libya

TUNIS, Feb 16 (MENA) - Foreign Minister Khemaies Jhinaoui asserted to his Libyan counterpart Mohamed Taher Siala the need to work to ensure the safety of Tunisian nationals who were kidnapped in Libya, state news agency TAP reported.

The Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated that it is closely monitoring the situation of Tunisian nationals working in Libya who were kidnapped on Thursday morning by Libyan armed elements in the outskirts of the city of Zaouïa.

Jhinaoui said that the Tunisian Consulate in Tripoli is also continuing its contacts with the competent Libyan authorities in order to "put an end to this crisis without delay".