The Foreign Ministry is monitoring developments in Libya closely and, under the coordination of Deputy Foreign Minister Dimitris Dollis and Foreign Ministry Secretary General Yannis-Alexis Zepos, is prepared to implement a plan for the repatriation of any Greeks residing in Libya and requesting repatriation. The repatriation operation will be carried out using Defence Ministry means (a C-130 transport aircraft) and following the requisite consultation with the Libyan authorities.
To this end, the Greek Embassy in Tripoli is in constant contact with representatives of the Greek community in Benghazi and Tripoli, as well as with Greek-owned enterprises active in Libya and employing personnel in various parts of the country, including very remote areas.
February 21, 2011