France looking to reopen Tripoli embassy - foreign minister


French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault attends a meeting with a group of International CEO's during a Strategic Attractiveness Council at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, March 22, 2016. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

PARIS (Reuters) - France hopes to reopen its embassy in Tripoli as a sign of support for Libya's new unity government, Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said on Tuesday, in what would be the first reopening of a Western diplomatic mission there.

Western governments are growing increasingly concerned about Islamic State's success in establishing a firm foothold in Libya while two rival factions operating two governments fought for power.

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