We will control our destiny, say Libyan leaders

LIBYA’S new leaders are adamant they will keep control of their own destiny, insisting they will invite many countries, including Russia, China and the EU to collaborate in establishing a new state while honouring oil and other contracts made with the Gaddafi regime.

The EU’s foreign crisis manager, Dr Agostina Miozzo, was optimistic about the future of Libya following a five-day visit during which he met a range of people from potential politicians to civil society.

“The people we met were impressive. A young generation of politicians. If these are the future leadership then we will be in a good place — you can trust them, well educated, with a sense of ownership of their country and proud of the revolution,” he said of those he met representing the National Transitional Council.