EU discusses border security in Libya

BRUSSELS (AP) — Two EU officials are in Tripoli to urge Libya to help stem the flow of illegal migrants from Africa.

Stefan Fuele and Cecilia Malmstrom — the EU neighborhood policy and home affairs commissioners, respectively — also will discuss trade, energy, environment and visa issues during their two-day meeting that began Monday.

EU spokesman Michele Cercone said the EU wants Libya to do more to stop the flow of illegal aliens into Europe.

Last month, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi asked the EU for €5 billion ($6.9 billion) to boost Libyan border controls. The EU rejected that request, but indicated it is ready to provide some funds for better border monitoring.