EU Stresses Need for Progress to be Made in Libyan Political Dialogue.

Brussels, 17 March 2015(Lana) The European Union has stressed the need to achieve progress in the Libyan political dialogue, saying lack of political consensus will negatively impact the unity of the country and the goals of the Feb 17 Revolution. The EU Council said in a statement on Monday, 'there is no military solution in Libya and that only the political solution can achieve progress and contribute to restoring of peace and stability to Libya. The Council lauded the UN-backed effort, and called on Libyan parties to positively engage in the establishment of national unity government which can push the democratic transition and reconstruct the country. In their monthly meeting in Brussels, European foreign ministers considered Libya at a cross-roads, and called on the parties to positively take part in the dialogue, adhere to a ceasefire and to refrain from action that would undermine the talks. They highlighted in particular the effort being made by the UN Special Envoy which helped bring Libyans to the negotiating table. =Lana=