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[RCM.29.12.2009] 27th Session of Maghreb Committee for Railway Transportation held its meeting in Tripoli.

The Secretary of the People's Committee for Railways asserted the committee's determination to implement the Maghreb railway network, which will also enter Egypt and cross the Red Sea to link all Arab countries, on the path to realizing a major Arab railway network by the end of 2015.
The Secretary touched on population and the vast areas of Maghreb Arab region and its distinct location on the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. He indicated that this makes it a connecting point between the European and African continents, which could be relied on in the global transportation and communication movements.
At the end of its meeting, the committee underscored the importance of increasing coordination between the Maghrebian networks to realize a united Maghrebian network that would enable the launching of the fast Maghreb train..(Read more)

[RCM.20.12.2009] The University of Meiji, second largest and oldest Japanese university, intr uces the Leader of the Revolution, President of the African Union, in a political intellectual lecture via satellite.

The University of Meiji in Tokyo, the second largest and oldest university in Japan introduced the Leader of the Revolution, President of the African Union in an intellectual political lecture via satellite for the members of teaching staff and students of peace studies and the disarmament college with focus on Africa and the conflict of foreign powers to exploit it in this era and their interferences in its internal affairs.
In his lecture, the Leader analyzed the submissive role of Japanese policy towards America in depriving this great nation from being a useful force with Africa and the world. He revealed that this submission hurt vital Japanese interests and harmed Japan's relations with other nations which look forward to Japan.(Read more)

[RCM.13.12.2009] The Leader of the Revolution attended the AU Committee of 10 on reform of the UN convened meeting in Tripoli.

Tripoli, 11.12.2009 (JANA) - In the presence of the Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union, the African Union Committee of 10 on reform of the United Nations, held its meeting in Tripoli last Friday.
Present in the meeting were the President of Sierra Leone Ernest Koroma, Chairman of the Committee, Kenyan Vice-President Stephene Kalonzo Musyoka, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Foreign Minister of Sierra Leone, Algeria's Minister Delegate charged with Maghrebian & African Affairs, Uganda's deputy representative to the United Nations, and Zambia's ambassador to Great Jamahiriya.
The committee reviewed the report it prepared during its ministerial meeting, which was held in the Ugandan capital Kampala.
The committee underscored the vision of the leader, AU Chairman, on the importance of amending the historical mistake against Africa by not granting it permanent seat in the Security Council with full privileges including Veto.(Read more)

[RCM.18.11.2009] Comment on the Leader of the Revolution Sojourn at the Food Security Conference in Rome in Italy.

Rome 16.11.2009 – JANA In the presence of the Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union, the Food Security Conference kicked off at the headquarters of the UN Food and Agriculture "FAO" in Rome with participation of 60 heads of state and government from all over the world with exception of western countries.
As the Leader arrived at the conference venue he was welcomed by the FAO Director General Jacques Diouf.
The opening session was also attended by the Secretary General of the United Nations, the Secretary General of the Arab League, the President of the Italian Senate and heads of international bodies and organizations..”...(Read more)

[RCM.09.11.2009]Tunisian People Celebrate today 23rd Anniversary of the 7th of November Turnover in Tunisia
Tunis–JANA The Tunisian brotherly people celebrated last 7^th November the 23^rd anniversary of the 7^th of November turnover that made Tunisia regain its true face and constituted an historical event that gave new momentum to active forces to seek to unite this continent and build its future.
Tunisian Africa News Agency said that president, Ben Ali affirmed in his speech delivered during the celebration held in the capital Tunis that he would continue the march with the Tunisian people in fulfillment to the historic trust that he has assumed in serving the interest of the Tunisian people who have renewable confidence in his policies.
President, Ben Ali expressed his resolve to enrich this march and to bring about further advancement and that he would work to accomplish that in the coming years of his new presidential term .

[RCM.28.09.2009] After the General assembly of the UN, the Leader of the Revolution lands in Venezuela.

Margarita Island-Venezuela- 26.9.2009 - (JANA)
The Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union arrived Friday evening in the Venezuelan Caribbean Island of Margarita from New-York to attend the African South American Summit at the invitation of President Hugo Chavez who was at the airport to welcome him. The summit was due to start Saturday.
Crowds of Venezuelans were at the airport for the Leader's arrival, some wearing shirts with photos of the Leader, others carried banners with welcome “slogans” calling for integration between the African and South American to be realized.
President Chavez embraced the Leader welcoming him to Venezuela, thanking him for answering his invitation and chanting “Long Live Leader Muammar Gaddafi… Long Live al Fatah.”...(Read more)

[RCM.24.09.2009] The Leader of the Revolution Addressed the UN General Assembly .
The Leader of the Revolution addressed the 64^th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, tackling numerous issues of our contemporary world and calling for a proper reform of the UN to cope with the challenges of today's world, suggesting that representation at the security council be divided on blocks and continental basis.
Explaining how the United Nations initially came into being, the Leader said United Nations not the United Nations Organizations was set up by three or four countries that united against Germany which then established the Security Council and assumed the veto.
The Leader said China was the only country that had democratically acquired the Veto.....(Read more)

[RCM.11.08.2009] Summit of Union of South American Nations Starts Tomorrow in Ecuador .

Quito-9.8.2009 (JANA) - The proceedings of the Union of South American Nations "UNASOR" started yesterday in the Ecuadorian capital of Quito.
Mario Serbino Professor of Social Sciences at the Social Sciences Faculty in Quito said the Union is on track after the establishment of the defense and health councils. He stressed that the Union will be reinforced by another 4 councils to combat drug trafficking and to back up infrastructure, culture, education and social growth schemes in the continent.
All South American Leaders with the exception of President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia are expected to attend the summit.
Bolivian President Evo Morales said he would put before the summit a proposal to ban permission for establishment of foreign military bases in Union countries against the backdrop of negotiations being conducted by Colombia, a member of the Union, to host another 7 US military bases on its territory.....(Read more)

[RCM.29.07.2009] Great Jamahiriya warns in Security Council: Increasing talk about a Jewish State in occupied Palestine, threatens a new setback for the expulsion of 1.5 million Palestinians from 1948 territories.

New York, 28.07.2009.JANA sources - Great Jamahiriya warns from increasing talk of a Jewish state in occupied Palestine threatens a new setback and preparing for the expulsion of about a million and a half Palestinians from the 1948 occupied territories.
The warning came in a speech delivered by the Libyan permanent Representative to the United Nations Abdelrahman Shalgham in the Security Council monthly session on the situation in the Middle East on Monday; "Serious peace efforts in the Middle East should start by ending the international shyness from the Israelis and not only ask them to freeze settlements, rather, its illegitimacy and removal of the settlements without any exceptions, and end the Council's silence which encourages occupation authority to continue its policies".....(Read more)

[RCM.06.07.2009] Press conference: The leader of the Revolution, AU Chairman asserted most important decision taken by 2009 Syrt summit..
The Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union asserted that the most important decision taken by the 2009 Syrt summit, summit for building the African Union's authority, is the transformation of the commission into an authority, and the most important components of the authority is the common defense, foreign policy and foreign trade.

The leader added during the press conference he held along with the African Commission Chairperson following the closing session of the summit, that the other important thing which the summit approved is the African Defense Council (African Frontex), the African External Border Protection Agency....(Read more)

[RCM.04.07.2009] The 13th Ordinary Session of African Union Conference began yesterday in Syrt-city.

The Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union inaugurated in the great Ouagadougou Complex the thirteen Ordinary Session of the Summit of the African Union Heads of State and Government with a large audience from different parts of the world.

The inauguration kicked off with the African Union anthem, then the Leader of the Revolution invited the audience to a minute standing in memory of the deceased doyen of African presidents Omar Bongo President of Gabon, and also for the late President of Guinea Bissau Joao Bernardo Vieira, and the victims of the plane crash off the Comoro Islands.. (Read more)

[RCM.30.06.2009] Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union Opens 15th Ordinary Session of AU Executive Council

Sirte-28.6.2009(JANA) The Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union opened in the city of Syrt, birthplace of the African Union the 15^th Ordinary Session of the AU Conference.
At the outset of the meeting, the Chairman of the Executive Council, Secretary of African Affairs at the Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation Bureau said the Council was honoured to be opened by the Leader.
In the welcoming statement, the Secretary said "on your behalf, we welcome the Leader of the Revolution, appreciating his initiative to honour the opening session... and we will be happy to listen to what he has to say.
The Chairman of the African Union Commission Jean Ping said the council was honoured by the Leader's appearance, expressing the commission's appreciation of this gesture, before he invited the Leader to formally open and preside over the session.
He also expressed his and the commission's appreciation and gratitude for the hospitality with which delegates were received, and invited the Leader to address the Executive council.
The Leader of the Revolution addressed the meeting stressing the need to establish the Union's authority and that this matter comes into being as of this meeting at the level of the AU Executive Council.
The Leader said there should be enough courage to shoulder responsibility towards taking preliminary steps to establish the Union's authority because there is no time to be wasted on the future of Africa. He said there was a chance that the unity of Africa was materialized especially after the world began to form up in big spaces with common currencies and markets and that many are questioning why is it that the African unity was not realized despite the passage of ten years since the African Union was established.

[RCM.11.05.2009] South-Africa: the Leader Muammar Al Qathafi after South Africa President inauguration…

The Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union, held a meeting at his residence in the capital of South Africa Pretoria with the Chairman of the African Union Commission Jean Ping, as part of the series of meetings with the commission.
During the meeting, they reviewed ongoing arrangements and preparations for the forthcoming 13th ordinary session of the African Union conference. They also reviewed the practical steps taken by the commission during the past period to implement decisions of the 12th ordinary session. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the GPC for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation.
The leader also made a tour today around Nilsson Mandela's Square, the most distinguished landmarks in the city of Johannesburg. During this tour, the leader received at the statue of the African freedom fighter “Nelson Mandela”, the former Zambian president, Kenneth Kaunda one of the Africa's sage men where the leader war reassured about his conditions.
Mr. Kaunda expressed during this meeting his gratefulness to the leader for his constant care about his conditions. He reaffirmed his high regard for the leader and his leading role to bring about African unity on the path of establishment of the United States of Africa.
Throughout the leader's presence at the square he was joined by jubilant crowds who were demonstrating their joy and pride of this visit.
The Leader of the Revolution took a tour today in one of the supermarkets in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. He visited various specialized departments and facilities at this supermarket.
The leader was granted with a big welcome by the gathering masses of South Africa of all ages who joined the leader and took photos with him for memories. The masses expressed high pride and appreciation that the people of South Africa have towards him.
(JANA sources)

[RCM.10.05.2009] The Leader of the Revolution, AU Chairman, receives South Africa's Traditional Kings

Pretoria, 09.05.2009 (JANA) The Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union, received in his residence in Pretoria Saturday evening South Africa's traditional kings, who specifically came to greet Africa's king of kings and welcome him in this African nation.
During the meeting, the kings expressed profound appreciation for the leader's continuous efforts to unite and develop the continent on the path of establishing the United States of Africa, so as Africa assumes its prominent status among the other spaces, which the world is shaped of.
They highly esteemed leader's initiative to rehabilitate African kings, Sultans, Sheikhs and Chiefs and empowering them to the African popular traditional force, by attending the Addis Ababa summit for the first time in the history of African summits and his emphasis on their role in completing the African unity.

[RCM.31.03.2009] Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of State of Qatar, brings Leader of the Revolution, AU Chairman, and King Abdullah Bin Abdel Aziz, together in his home.
Doha, 30.03.2009 (JANA) Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, brought the Leader of the Revolution, Chairman of the African Union, and King Abdullah Bin Abdel Aziz, of Saudi Arabia, together in his home on Monday, rising from the leader's declaration in his intervention at the opening session of the 21^st Arab Summit in Doha that he considers the personal problem between himself and King Abdullah over as a sign of respect for the Arab world.
The meeting, which was held at the home of Sheikh Hamad in the Qatari capital, was a cordial meeting, where King Abdullah asserted that he regards the leader as a dear brother and friend... clarifying that what had happened six years ago was an act of the devil.
King Abdullah expressed pride and appreciation for the leader and praised his noble morals and capacity.
During the meeting, they discussed strategic Arab issues and the importance of mobilizing all efforts and capabilities to confront challenges facing the Arabs. They also discussed relations with Africa through the call for the establishment of the Arab-African space to guarantee Arabs' existence and future in the new world map, which is being shaped in giant spaces

[RCM.23.02.2009] Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas Movement Khalid Mishal sojourned in Jamahiriya.

The Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas Movement Khalid Mishal expressed his appreciation of the support offered by the Leader of the Revolution and the Libyan people to the Palestinian people during the Israeli aggression on Gaza.
Mishal who arrived earlier in Tripoli said his visit comes within "constant consultation and contact with the Leader and brothers in Libya, indicating that the Libya reaction to the aggression was overwhelming. He said "We have come to meet the Leader and our brothers in Libya and to thank the Libyan people for their unwavering support to the Palestinian people in Gaza in the facing the Zionist aggression. (…) We are committed to remain in constant contact and consultation with the Leader of the Revolution and we will continue to do so with the Libya people whose unique reaction to the aggression we saw. (…) we are delighted and proud of this relationship and the Libyan support had a remarkable impact of the steadfast of the Palestinian people (…) The victory of Gaza was a victory to the whole nation and a sign that people can make victories (…) We had been in contact with the Libyan officials by phone, and Libyan delegations visited us in Damascus to show support and solidarity and we very much appreciated and welcomed."
Khalid Mishal, head of the political office of Hamas movement, and accompanying delegation departed Great Jamahiriya following a visit during which he informed the leader on the developments in the Palestinian situation after the Israeli aggression on Gaza emphasizing the keenness of Hamas to be enlightened with the leader's vision and advice.
He highly esteemed the supporting position of the leader and Libyan people for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip in confronting the siege and the Zionist collective extermination war.
JANA Source

[RCM.14.02.2009]"Africa must have a permanent seat in the Security Council and must enjoy full privileges” the leader of the Revolution said it since Addis-Ababa.

The Leader of the revolution, Brother Colonel Moammar Al Qathafi, current Chairman of the AU said since Addis-Ababa "Africa must have a permanent seat in the Security Council and must enjoy full privileges. Africa is the only continent that has no permanent seat in the Security Council.
I will start advocating and struggling for this right, staring from the Security Council, where Great Jamahiriya is currently a member.
I will talk with all countries worldwide and with UN General Assembly that Africa, whether the UN is reformed or not, has the right to have a permanent seat in the Security Council just like China, which gained this seat before the reform of the UN was put forward”.
With insistence, he repeated that Africa must have a permanent seat in the Security Council and must enjoy full privileges and that we are not begging anyone to bestow upon us this right. Nobody owns the UN to give us this? Nobody! Smack the AU chairperson insisting, we own the UN... the African Continent constitutes 25% of the UN; Africa on its own represents 25% of the UN member states. If Latin America and Asia join us, we would have an overwhelming majority in the UN. We would be the UN."
JANA source.

[RCM.24.01.2009] The Leader Moammar Al Qathafi in a video link-up with students at Washington's Georgetown University in United States of America.
Tripoli, 21.11.2008 (JANA) - Tripoli, 21.01.2009 (JANA sources) The Leader stressed on the impossibility of a Jewish state in the middle east, which is ethnically, linguistically and religiously pure.
In the lecture on the White Book presenting the solution of the middle east problem, which he delivered today to the students and staff of the American George Town University via satellite, the Leader of the Revolution explained that the region, from the Gulf to the Ocean, is a sea of Arabs, where a Jewish pure in religion, language and race can never be established even if jets, phosphorus bombs, banned weapons and depleted uranium were used.
The Leader said the Israelis can never bring peace to themselves by relying on America and the American Sixth Fleet; they can never bring it by destruction and killing of children.
The Leader explained the blatant injustice and oppression imposed on the Palestinian people. They are displaced in millions all over the world and scattered in hundreds of thousands in camps in Lebanon, Syria and every Arab country...(Read more)

[RCM.20.12.2008] In front of his house that stood in the face of the failed Atlantic, American aggression: The Leader of the Revolution receives President Cristina Fernandez Kirchner of Argentina.

Tripoli, 21.11.2008 (JANA) - In front of his house that stood in the face of the failed Atlantic, American aggression on Jamahiriya in 1986, the Leader of the Revolution this evening received President Cristina Fernandez Kirchner of Argentina, who arrived in Great Jamahiriya early this morning.
The Argentinean President expressed delight with her meeting with the Leader of the Revolution and being in Great Jamahiriya.
After the national anthems of Argentina and Libya had been played, the Argentinean President in company of the Leader viewed the Guard of Honour that lined up to greet them.
The reception ceremony was attended by a number of Social People's Leadership Coordinators in Tripoli and al-Jfara Shabias, the Secretary of the General People's Committee, Secretaries of a number of General People's Committee of Sectors, a number of officers of the Armed People and the Public Security, and heads of political missions in Great Jamahiriya.
After the Argentinean President had greeted those who were receiving her, she introduced members of the Argentinean high-level accompanying delegation to the Leader of the Revolution, who shook hands with them. Her delegation includes Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Planning and Investment, and Technology; it also includes around 50 chiefs of boards of directors of Argentinean companies and economists.
After the reception ceremony, the Argentinean President in company of the Leader of the Revolution paid a visit to the house that stood in the face of the failed American, Atlantic aggression on Jamahiriya in 1986, where she acquainted herself with effects of that aggression.
The Argentinean President wrote in the visitor register the following: “It is terrible scene, but it is great steadfastness, with all solidarity with little Hana”.
However, the Argentinean President and the accompanying delegation arrived in Great Jamahiriya, early this morning.
She was accorded a big welcoming ceremony at Emeiteega Internal Airport, where Maor General Mustafa Mohammad al-Kharrubi was at top of those receiving her.
The welcoming ceremony was also attended by the Secretary of Americas Affairs at the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation, the Director of the Americas Department at the Committee, Ambassador and members of the Argentinean Embassy in Great Jamahiriya.

[RCM.20.12.2008] Cable to the leader from participants in the international ministerial conference on Water for Agriculture and Energy in Africa.

(Syrt,17.12.2008-JANA) Participants in the international ministerial conference on Water for Agriculture and Energy in Africa sent a cable to the leader of the Revolution.
The cable includes the followings terms:
“Excellency Brother Leader, Muammar al-Qathafi.
Leader of Great al-Fatah Revolution, the Founder of African Union:
Inspired by your vision that Africa should become a strong continent and capable of facing global challenges in a world characterized by huge gatherings and giant spaces.
At a time national governments alone in the continent stand unable to face big challenges including lack of food security and the low rate in utilizing and maintaining the abundant natural resources of the continent.
With our full conviction that facing these challenges cannot be made without activating the African Union and completing its active and effective institutions.
We meet here at this ministerial conference on water for agriculture and energy in Africa organized by the Great Jamahiriya in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) and the participation of international organizations and non-governmental organizations in response to your continuous instigation and kind invitation.
We are all hopeful and determined to bring about the aspired for progress in good water management in Africa with its great and wonderful lakes and rivers in order to transfer Africa from backwardness to advancement and from hunger, poverty and disease to bright life for its peoples.
We pledge you and your brothers the African heads of state, that we are committed to carry out the resolutions and recommendations of this conference and to materialize them on the ground on the path of united strong Africa and in realization of the will of its great masses.
In conclusion we convey to your Excellency and to your generous country with great thanks and gratefulness for the good hospitality and care we have been accorded through out our stay on the land of Great Jamahiriya, wishing you further progress and prosperity.
Participants in the Ministerial Conference on Water for Agriculture and Energy in Africa: Challenges of Climate Change.
Syrt, 17/ 12 / 2008.

[RCM.29.11.2008] In front of his house that stood in the face of the failed Atlantic, American aggression: The Leader of the Revolution receives President Cristina Fernandez Kirchner of Argentina.

Tripoli, 21.11.2008 (JANA) - In front of his house that stood in the face of the failed Atlantic, American aggression on Jamahiriya in 1986, the Leader of the Revolution this evening received President Cristina Fernandez Kirchner of Argentina, who arrived in Great Jamahiriya early this morning.
The Argentinean President expressed delight with her meeting with the Leader of the Revolution and being in Great Jamahiriya.
After the national anthems of Argentina and Libya had been played, the Argentinean President in company of the Leader viewed the Guard of Honour that lined up to greet them.
The reception ceremony was attended by a number of Social People's Leadership Coordinators in Tripoli and al-Jfara Shabias, the Secretary of the General People's Committee, Secretaries of a number of General People's Committee of Sectors, a number of officers of the Armed People and the Public Security, and heads of political missions in.....(Read more)

[RCM.22.11.2008] After restoration of diplomatic relations, came in implementation of the Leader's initiative Sudan and Chad agreements to resume flights linking Khartoum to N'djamena.
Khartoum, 14.11.2008 (JANA) Sudan and Chad have agreed to resume flights between Khartoum and N'djamena and to reopen the Sudanese school in the Chadian capital.
Dr. Mustafa Othman Ismail, the Advisor to the Sudanese President, Omar Hassan al-Bashir, said that agreement was reached during the meetings he had with the Chadian President, Idriss Deby, and the Chadian officials during his visit to N'djamena this week, after both countries had resumed their diplomatic relations, which came in implementation of the Leader's initiative issued on the 1st of last August regarding the Sudanese-Chadian ties.
The Sudanese News Agency quoted yesterday the advisor to the Sudanese president as saying those relations had passed the stage of tension.
He said the next stage will be dealing with settling of situations of the sectors that were affected the past stage of estrangement, reaffirming their commitment to implement provisions of Tripoli pact

[RCM.08.11.2008] Colonel Muammar Al-Qathafi on official visit to Russia.

From the official source, the leader Muammar Al-Qathafi arrived in Moscow yesterday 12 p.m. GMT for an official visit.
In response of the invitation from President of Russia Federation Dmitriy Medvedev, the Leader of the Revolution reached Moscow accompanied by Major General Abubakr Younis Al-Jaber, the Secretary of Defense Interim General Committee, the Secretary of the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation and the Secretary of the Administrative Committee of the National Oil Corporation.
According to JANA, President Medvedev received the Leader of the Revolution and held talks dealt with the world political and security situation, especially international peace and security.
At the outset of the talks, the Russian president expressed delight with the Leader's visit to the Russian Federation and with this meeting as well, renewing his high appreciation of the Leader's role at the regional, continental and international levels.
The Russian president hosted a dinner banquet in the honour of the Leader, during which they continued talks and where President Medvedev expressed satisfaction with the level of the bilateral ties between both countries, particularly in the area of oil and gas, reaffirming his interest in bolstering these relations and his country's keenness to cooperate with Great Jamahiriya in the field of joint investment in the African continent.
The editorial staff.

[RCM.08.11.2008] The leader begins a visit to Belarus upon invitation from President Aleksandr Lukashenko

JANA 02.11.2008 - The leader of the Revolution started Sunday afternoon a visit to Belarus Republic upon an invitation from its President, Aleksandr Lukashenko who was at the leader's reception at the airport of the capital Minsk
Other participants at this big reception were First Deputy Prime Minister, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense, head of governmental Committee for Military Industries and a number of senior local officials and heads of Arab political missions accredited to Belarus.
After the National anthem of both Great Jamahiriya and Belarus, the leader inspected the guard of honor lined up to salute him.
President, Lukashenko warmly welcomed the leader and expressed his appreciation and that of the people of Belarus of accepting the invitation to pay this visit. He also voiced his pride of the visit he has paid to great Jamahiriya, praising the many achievements realized on the land of Jamahiriya...(Read more>>>)

[RCM.08.11.2008] Libya and Russia Sign Agreement for Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy.
An agreement for the peaceful use of nuclear energy was signed today by the Great Jamahiriya and Russia last November 1, 2008.
The agreement provided for cooperation between the two countries in the peaceful use of Nuclear energy applications, to utilize the nuclear energy in agriculture, industry, medicine. The agreement also provided for training technicians and scientists on the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, and to design and build nuclear reactors and the supply of nuclear fuel.
The editorial staff.

[RCM.13.11.2008] A historic moment, longed for by the peoples of the world that suffered from colonialism.
Berlusconi publicly apologizes to the Libyan people for the Italian colonial era.

Yesterday, the Leader of the Revolution made a new glory to the great Libyan people, a glory to which all colonized peoples of the world have aspired.
Yesterday, the Italian Prime Minister, in the presence of the Leader, in Benghazi (the city of the first communiqué of the Revolution) presented to the Leader Italy's public apology and deep regret for the Italian colonization of Libya. This took place in a historic moment, attended by the grandsons, led by the son of Omar Mukhtar, hero of the Libyan national resistance. The ceremony was symbolically conducted at the premises from which the Italian colonial Governor whimsically declared that "Libya was the fourth coast of Italy"...(Read more>>>)

[RCM.07.10.2008] General Gathering of the leader's companions issue a statement on the unionist demonstration led by student Muammar al-Qathafi on 5th October 1961.

The 5^th of October 1961 demonstration which was planned and organized by the Revolutionary student Muammar al-Qathafi in Sebha in condemnation of the separation crime of Syria from the United Arab Republic on 28 / 9 /1961 was not a normal event or a normal student demonstration to express a mere negative rejection of this serious event.

Rather it was the only demonstration waged in the Arab arena from Ocean to the Gulf during which the protestors expressed the consciousness of the Arab nation and deep feeling of the dangers of separation on the future of the Arabs, their national security and their real hopes in unity liberation and salvation.

The 5^th of October demonstration was a distinctive landmark in the movement of the leader Muammar al-Qathafi. It was one of the most important tests and methods of expressing the stand of the Free Unionist Officers which at first limited to students circles, then it thoughts have become endorsed by wide sectors of the Libyan people including students, workers, farmers, teachers and tradesmen who had taken part in the angry demonstration chanting in rejection of the separation crime demanding to punish the separatists and the calling for the rebuilding of the United Arab Republic with its two North and South Regions...(Read more)

[RCM.06.09.2008] The Leader of the Revolution warns Condoleezza Rice on Establishing Military Base in Africa.

The leader Muammar Al-Qathafi warned yesterday the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at a meeting in Tripoli that any American military bases that might be established on the African continent would be considered by Africans as colonialism. “Africans would reject such military bases” said the leader to Rice.

The warning came as the two discussed regional and international issues of common interest including the plans by the US to establish a major base in Africa, known as Africom.

Rice arrived in Tripoli Friday evening in the first visit by top American diplomat in over half century.

The Libyan news agency JANA said "on the subject of the American military command, Africom, the Leader warned on any American military direct presence in the content."

"Assuring that Africans will view such military presence as being colonialism and they will reject it," JANA added.

JANA said "on her part, the US Secretary informed the Leader that America was not seeking to establish military bases or military presence in Africa."

On the issue of Palestine, Al-Qathafi stressed that such Middle East problem could only be solved by the establishment of the state of "Isratine", a state that includes both Palestinians and Israelis who would live together within the borders of Palestine as existed before 1948. Al-Qathafi has comprehensively explained such solution in his "White Book" a number of years ago.

At the end of the meeting, Secretary Rice presented to Al-Qathafi a gift in the form of the official seal of the State Department and he presented her with an Arab music instrument, Oud.

Source: TripoliPost.

[RCM.07.08.2008] Leader of the Revolution met US delegation participating in 18^th Session of the Round Table.

Tripoli,07.08.2008 (JANA) The Leader of the Revolution met Friday evening with the US delegation that took part in the 18^th session of the roundtable within sessions of the Jamahiri thoughts academy, to popularize the international thought and the radical solutions it presents to the world's problems.
The delegation included a number of Mayors of US cities, university professors, and US businessmen of African descent.
At the outset of the meeting, members of the US delegation expressed keenness to support the leader's efforts for African unity, and their full support to his view on the continent's unity and the establishment of the United States of Africa, rising from their belief that the unity would enable Africa's progress.
Members of the delegation affirmed their full readiness to utilize their capabilities, energy and expertise to promote the march of the African Union, as it is the instrument that would realize the continent's progress and prosperity, and the only mean to invest the continent's riches to serve its people.
During the meeting, the delegation emphasized that they consider assisting Africa to progress is a part of their duty, as Africa is their original nation and the nation of their forefathers, and that their yearning for the continent consolidates their determination to help Africa become prosperous.
The editorial staff.

[RCM.13.07.2008] The Leader of the Revolution Holds International Press Conference in Tripoli on the Mediterranean South Bank Versus a Political Conference to be held in The Coming Days on the North Bank in Paris Over the European Project "Union For the Mediterranean"

I summoned you to this conference which is being held on the south bank of the Mediterranean versus a political conference that will take place very soon on the north bank in Paris...

I want to make clear my position to the peoples concerned and to the world, on this project and I approach those concerned with the naked truth and with total honesty and transparency.

As for political leaders’ advocates and participants, they know these facts.

I want to reassure them all that I was solely motivated by the keenness to maintain peace in the Mediterranean, Africa, and Europe and the commitment to the cooperation between Europe, Africa and the Mediterranean. I am also motivated by the keenness to maintain the friendliness relations between the leaders of these peoples that should persist, and by the keenness to preserve cooperation, peace and stability in the Mediterranean on whose southern coast my country occupies nearly 2000 km.

My commitment to maintain the good terms of friendship, cooperation, stability and peace in the Mediterranean, Africa and Europe made me explain my position over the project on the table in Paris....(Read more) >>>

[RCM.06.07.2008] Africa heads collectively towards formation of African Federal government at the next summit, following the final result of the AU summit in Sharm al-Sheikh from 31st June to 1st July 2008.

The Leader of the Revolution announced that Africa is heading collectively to the creation of the African Federal government without the absence of any one, calling for the need that Africa must be keen to continue this great African tradition that is to transform collectively.

The leader, in his speech on behalf of African leaders at the final session of African Union summit said that the conference had settled the matter regarding mixing between the Federal Government as an immediate necessity and the United States of Africa as the final outcome.

The leader underlined that this makes the next summit responsible to take the final decision concerning the AU Government which will be a tool to carry out our resolutions and to realize our achievements; so that, afterwards, we can declare the United States of Africa.

The leader Moammar Al Qathafi addresses the leaders and guests at the final session >>>

[RCM.06.07.2008] In Benin, thousands of Young people in a Festival supported the leader Moammar Al Qathafi efforts and mobilization for implementing the United States of Africa as the only means to work out continental complexities.

The Leader of the Revolution and President Yayi Boni last 19 june attended the mass youth festival organized in the Friendship Stadium in the capital of Benin, Cotonou in embodiment of their merger to launch the battle of the continent's unity and in declaration of their readiness to implement what he suggested during the final session of the CEN-SAD Community's tenth summit regarding the instigation of the African masses to achieve unity.

Upon the arrival of the Leader and President Boni who escorted him from his residence to the festival venue organized by thousands youths and women's organizations in Benin and the clamour raised in welcome of the Leader.
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[RCM.23.06.2008] 20^th anniversary of the Green Charter for Human Rights in era of masses marked.

The 20^th anniversary of issuing the Great Green Charter for Human Rights in the era of masses was commemorated last 12 June 2008.

As to remembering, on June 12, 1988, the General People's Congress in an extraordinary session decided in al-Hurriya Hall in the city of al-Beida to issue the Great Green Charter for Human Rights in the era of masses in presence of the Leader of the Revolution and a crowd of reporters from different international broadcasting corporations, newspapers and news agencies.

The issue of the Great Green Charter, for Human Rights came in response to the continuous motivation of the Leader of the Revolution, Muammar al-Qathafi, who expressed, through the Third World Theory, aspirations and ambitions of mankind everywhere to establish joyful and better future in freedom and peace...(Read more)

[RCM.23.06.2008] 10^th Session of the Presidential Council of CEN-SAD in Cotonou, Benin.

The 10^th ordinary session of the presidential council of Cen-sad opened yesterday in Cotonou, Republic of Benin with great attendance of the leaders of the states partners.

In the deep of the general assembly, President of Benin, Mr. Yayi Boni, in his speech highlighted as reported JANA, the energetic CEN-SAD which started with five countries and now comprises 26. Highlighting the standing of CEN-SAD in Africa, President Boni said "it occupies a major space in Africa namely 45% of the continent's area, and 48% of its population."

President Boni underscored the importance of exploiting the huge potentials of the area of CEN-SAD and the need to carry out a socio-economic development and to ensure the food security in the CEN-SAD space. He suggested that a body be set up to coordinate agricultural activities in Africa in order to achieve food security and better manage water resources and also, saluted the Leader's initiatives to settle conflicts within CEN-SAD and beyond...(Read more)

[RCM.07.06.2008] Leader of the Revolution receives President Idriss Deby.

Tripoli, 06.06.2008 (JANA) - The Leader of the Revolution, President of Conference of Leaders and Heads of State of CEN-SAD Community, on Friday received President Idriss Deby, of the Republic of Chad, member of Conference of Leaders and Heads of State of CEN-SAD Community, who arrived earlier in Great Jamahiriya.

At the outset of the meeting, President Deby expressed gratitude and appreciation for the constant efforts of the leader, the high peace mediator in the CEN-SAD space and beyond, to establish security, peace and stability in the space and preserving cordial relations amongst brothers in the community.

During the meeting, they reviewed the march of the African Union and ongoing preparations for the forthcoming AU Summit in Egypt, where they underlined the importance of reaching a common African stance concerning the establishment of the African Union governments, reaching towards the establishment of the United States of Africa.

They continued their discussions over a luncheon the leader hosted in honor of President Deby.

The luncheon was attended by the Secretary of the African Union Affairs at the GPC for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation, the Secretary General of the CEN-SAD Community, Chad's Minister of Foreign Relations, President Deby's Advisor for international relations and Chad's ambassador in Great Jamahiriya.

President Deby and accompanying delegation departed Great Jamahiriya Friday evening.

He was seen off at the airport by the Secretary of the African Union Affairs at the GPC for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation, the Secretary General of the CEN-SAD Community, the ambassador and embassy staff of Chad's embassy in Great Jamahiriya.

[RCM.07.062008] Biya receives goodwill message from Libyan Leader

07/06/2008: Ahead of the National Day celebrations in Cameroon on the 20th of May, the Libyan leader has saluted the people of Cameroon.

The Libyan Leader, Colonel Muammar Qathafi, has sent a message of congratulation to President Paul Biya on the occasion of the 36th National Day celebration.

The Libyan Leader, in the message wishes President Paul Biya good health, happiness and prosperity and to the Cameroon people, more progress and prosperity.

Pamela Bidjocka, Editor

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[RCM.03.05.2008] Secretary of AU affaires Discusses with AU Countries accredited in Libya Means of promoting the Union.

[JANA-1.5.2008)] The Secretary of the AU affairs at the General Peoples Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation met last Thursday in Tripoli with the ambassadors of African nations accredited in the Great Jamahiriya as part of periodical meetings to follow up the march of the African Union.

During the meeting which was attended by the Under-Secretary for Administrative and Financial Affairs and the Head of the African Department, the Secretary highlighted the outstanding progress Africa has achieved in the completion process of the structures of the African Union for the eventual establishment of the United States of Africa.

He said the meeting comes as a further step by the Great Jamahiriya to strengthen the AU as a step towards the establishment of the United States of Africa which will enable Africans to solve their problems and achieve development and progress..(Read more)

[RCM.18.05.2008] RCM reporting the historical event of the African Trade Union

[Tripoli, 15.05.2008-JANA] While handing the organization's shield to the leader of the Revolution, the Executive Secretary of the African Trade Union honoured the Leader, Muammar al-Qathafi addressing the Leader in front of the African workers

“We are honored to dedicate you this shield; we honor you with the high custodian shield of the Organization of African Trade Union. This shield has never been awarded to anyone. We congratulate ourselves that you accepted this shield. I would like to hand you this shield.”

you selected the national revolutionary path, by which you liberated the Libyan workers and made them partners and owners after they were wage workers and slaves of their bosses in those companies...(Read more)

[RCM.03.05.2008] Secretary of AU affaires Discusses with AU Countries accredited in Libya Means of promoting the Union.

[RCM.20.04.2008] Libya and Russia promoting friendship, cooperation and revitalization of the relation between the two countries.

During the two days visit of the Russian President, the Leader of the Revolution and his host signed in Tripoli declarations, agreements and memorandums of understanding to promote friendship and cooperation relations between the Great Jamahiriya and the Russian Federation.

Were also involved in the formal procedures Major General Abubaker younis Jaber, Secretary of the General Interim Committee for Defense, the Secretary of the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation and the Russian Foreign Minister, the Secretary of the European Affairs at the General People's Committee for Foreign Liaison and International Cooperation and the Russian Minister of Economic Development and Trade, the Secretary of the General People's Committee for Planning and the Russian Minister for Economic Development and Trade, the Secretary of the General People's Committee for Finance and the Russian Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, the Administrative Committee's Secretary of the National Oil Corporation and the Chairman of the Executive Committee of Russian GasProm Company, the Secretary of the People's Committee for Railways Implementation and Management Board and the Chairman of the Russian Railway Company.(Read more)

[RCM.20.03.2008] Qathafi leads thousands of Muslim faithful in prayers at Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala yesterday

Non-Muslims who believe in God can make a pilgrimage to Islamic holy sites in Mecca, according to Libyan leader Col. Muammar Qathafi.

The American president, he added, can visit Mecca as long as he is not an atheist, whom he said, Islam forbids to enter such sites as mosques.

Addressing thousands of Muslims at Nakivubo Stadium in Kampala yesterday, Qathafi asked: “Who says non-Muslims cannot go to the Kabbah?”

Quoting the Koran, Qathafi added that the Kabbah was the house of God for all people. “How come Muslims monopolize the Kabbah? It’s the right of everybody to go round the Kabbah. It’s non-believers who are disgraced.” .(Read more)

[RCM 16.03.2008] The Leader of the Revolution's press statement to JANA
In a press statement to JANA, the Leader of the Revolution said today, the idea of true cooperation among countries overlooking the same sea, like the Mediterranean Sea, similar to President Sarkozy's initiative is worth supporting and that he is very enthusiastic to it.

However, now the idea seems to be miscarried or dissolved and could be heading in the same path of the Barcelona process, which has failed and died despite it was never buried .(Read more)

The Leader meets with the Legislative Legal and Human Rights Committee of the Arab Transitional Parliament.

[The RCM in association with JANA13-14.02.2008] The leader of the Revolution met with the Legislative, Legal and Human Rights Committee of the Arab Transitional Parliament which began its meeting this afternoon in Tripoli. The meeting is devoted to set the statute of the permanent Arab Parliament.
During this meeting an intellectual political dialogue was conducted between the Leader and the head and members of the committee in the presence of the Speaker of Arab Transitional Parliament, its Secretary General, Assistant Secretary, its Rapporteur and the Assistant Secretary of the General People's Congress, about the Arab state of affairs in this era that surpassed the national state and where the world map has become consisting of huge spaces and entities.(Read more)