[A senior Syrian official visits Libya for the first time in 14 years and the Syrian Embassy resumes operations] On August 31, the Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on August 30, local time, that Libyan Acting Foreign Minister Tahir Baor met with Syrian Transitional Government Foreign Minister Shibani in Tripoli. The two sides exchanged views on strengthening bilateral coordination and consultation. On the same day, the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli resumed operations. The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out in a statement that the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli has resumed operations after being closed for 14 years and will strengthen diplomatic communication and facilitate consular services. The statement added that the talks also involved the launch of the "Libya-Syria Joint High Commission" process, which will be conducive to broader cooperation between the two sides in economic and other fields. Shibani's visit is the first visit by a senior Syrian official to Libya in 14 years. The two countries are working hard to restore diplomatic relations and expand cooperation in the political, economic and security fields. (CCTV News)