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Swiss ambassador helps Libya build democratic state

After decades of despotism, Libya is taking its first steps towards democracy. Switzerland wants to support the process and forget about recent political and trade wrangles with former dictator, Moammar Gaddafi. Swiss TV accompanied Switzerland's new ambassador to Libya, Michel Gottret, on his first meeting with the transitional leader of the country. (SF/swissinfo.ch)

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