UNSC welcomes efforts for inclusive political dialogue among Libyans

WASHINGTON, July 27 (KUNA) -- The UN Security Council (UNSC) welcomed Thursday efforts to strengthen inclusive political dialogue in Libya, urging all Libyans to "support a negotiated political solution." In a statement, the members of the UNSC said they "welcome recent efforts to strengthen an inclusive political dialogue among all Libyans, supported by Libya's neighbors, international partners and regional organizations within the framework of the Libyan Political Agreement endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2259." It added that the UNSC members "welcome the meeting of Fayez Al-Sarraj, President of the Presidency Council of Libya, and General Khalifa Haftar, Commander of the LNA, hosted in Paris by the President of the French Republic on the 25th of July, and the Joint Declaration issued after the meeting." The UNSC urged "all Libyans to support a negotiated political solution, national reconciliation, and an immediate ceasefire, as called for in the Joint Declaration." The UNSC also underscored the importance of the UN's "central role in facilitating Libyan-led political dialogue, welcome the appointment of the new SRSG Ghassan Salame and look forward to supporting his efforts to facilitate a political solution in Libya." "Council members further welcome the Secretary General's personal involvement in helping Libyans build stability, security, and national unity," the statement concluded. (end) si.mt