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WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (KUNA) -- The U.S. welcomed Friday the United Nation's recent announcement of an "action plan to advance political reconciliation in Libya and help the Libyan people achieve lasting peace and security."
State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement "we applaud the vigorous outreach by UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya Ghassan Salame to Libyan leaders and call on all Libyans to support and engage in his mediation efforts."
She added that the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) "remains the framework for a political solution to the conflict throughout the transition period."
In this regard, Nauert voiced strong support for the UN facilitation "as the Libyan people carry out this critical transition, specifically by seeking to negotiate mutually-agreed limited amendments to the LPA, adopt a new constitution, and prepare for national elections."
"The United States will not support individuals who seek to circumvent the UN-led political process," she remarked.
She affirmed that the U.S. "remains committed to working with Libya, the UN, and our international partners to help advance political reconciliation, defeat terrorism, and promote a more stable future for the Libyan people." (end)
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