Al Serraj Congratulates Libyans on Revolution Anniversary.

Tripoli, 19 February 2018(Lana) The President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord Fayez Al Serraj congratulated Libyans on the 7th anniversary of the 17th February Revolution. In a speech to mark the occasion, Al Serraj paid tribute to the revolution martyrs, whom he said had sacrificed their lives for a civil and democratic state in which all the people live in dignity and enjoy full rights. Celebrations of the Revolution anniversary were held throughout the country on Saturday with thousands descending on the Martyrs Square in the capital dancing and waving flags. 'It is not wrong to have a different view, on the contrary difference is needed in a civil democratic society, but it wrong for difference to turn into conflict and animosity towards those who have different views, Al Serraj said. Selfishness and foreign intervention in Libya internal affairs have triggered division and conflict between Libyans with all the dire costs on the country over the last seven years, Al Serraj said. He called on those countries which he did not name to stop meddling in Libya's affairs. 'It's time that political stalemate be removed, and referendum on the constitution get done after the high court has resolved the controversy over it, Al Serraj said. He called on the House of Representatives to speed up the referendum act as stipulated for in the Provisional Constitutional Declaration, and to leave the issue of accepting or refusing the draft for the people. Al Serraj said emphasis should be given to ending the transitional period by conducting parliamentary and presidential elections this year, and to put an end to approaches some of which served personal interests, while others served foreign agenda. He also called on the UN and the international community to state their positions vis a vis the constitutional requirements, and the unification of all political tracks to allow the needed support for free and fair elections this year. =Lana=