UNSMIL underlines that agreement on strong and independent government in Libya is pressing and urgent issue.

Tripoli, 25.02.2015 (Lana) United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) underlined that an agreement on strong and independent government in Libya is a pressing and extremely necessary issue, to end the acute political division in the country. In a statement Wednesday it said; Among priorities of this government is restoring the citizens confidence in the Libyan state, provide services and confront terrorism which started to pose real threat to the political process, the Libyan state, security and stability of the country and the region. UNSMIL announced convening a series of urgent consultations with Libyan parties to ensure the convention of the next round of dialogue soon. This comes in the aftermath of the latest political and security developments, particularly the terrorist explosions in Al-Quba City, and the decision of House of Representatives to suspend its participation in the political dialogue, it explained. UNSMIL appealed to all parties not to miss the opportunity and urged them to renew their commitment to peaceful settlement of the Libyan crisis. It said Libyan dialogue rounds were characterized with an atmosphere of responsibility and seriousness, as the participants demonstrated high spirit of responsibility and determination to reach a comprehensive political agreement to end the political crisis and restore security and stability. The dialogue also was characterized with complete transparency by the participants and by the UN and that decisions were taken by the participants after wide deliberations and consultation that included all, it added. It stressed that dialogue was aimed to come up with proposals which in turn should enjoy the approval of all Libyan sides concerned and gain support of the people. UNSMIL stressed that any decision to be taken by the participants in the dialogue ( if related to mechanism and way of forming consensual government or in terms of security arrangements pertaining to ceasefire and withdrawal of armed men from the cities) would be primarily a Libyan decision and to be taken through consensus of the participants, which is the already agreed mechanism and without dictation or imposition by any side. UNSMIL pledged commitment to unity, independence and sovereignty of Libya, and neutrality and objectivity in its work and in providing an appropriate climate to the interlocutors that helps for the success of the dialogue. =Lana=