Libyan Airlines announced the arrival of the first flight from Mitiga Airport to Tunisia after an 8-month closure due to the coronavirus outbreak.

For its part, the Tunisian Ministry of Transport also announced the resumption of air travel with Libya.

The Ministry said in a statement that according to the agreement with the Libyan side to reopen land and air borders, air transport activities between both countries will resume beginning from November 15.

According to the agreement between both countries, all flights will resume in accordance with strict health protocol, which will include procedures facilitating the movement of travelers and exchange of goods and services, along with precise measures which must be adhered to by both Tunisian and Libyan citizens during their movements between both countries as part of the prevention of the Coronavirus pandemic.