The US appreciates the statement by the Government of Malta on the seizure of counterfeit Libyan currency for $ 1.1 billion, printed by the Russian state-owned company Goznak, US Department of State said in a statement.

According to it, the issue of counterfeit currency was ordered by an illegal organization.

The United States is committed to working with the United Nations and international partners to prevent illegal activities that undermine the sovereignty and stability of Libya, the statement noted adding that this incident once again underscores the need to stop the malicious and destabilizing actions of Russia in Libya.