US and Five European Countries Foreign Ministers Welcome Libyan Political Parties Meeting in Algeria.

Washington, 13 April 2105(Lana) The Foreign Ministers of the United States, France, Britain, Italy and Spain have welcomed the resumption of Libyan dialogue in Algeria, which involved parties and independent political leaders to form a national unity government under the auspices of the United Nations. A joint statement issued by the six foreign ministers, and published by the US Department of State, urged all parties to use this opportunity to finalize agreements of the formation of a national unity government, and make arrangements for an unconditional ceasefire. Only through compromise can Libya move towards a more secure, stable and prosperous future, the statement said. The ministers urged all parties to stop the fighting, and to fully support the UN-Sponsored dialogue. It called for an immediate cessation of all ground and air attacks, indicating that such provocative actions undermine UN talks, and threaten chances of reaching a national consensus. The Statement warned that those who threaten the peace and security of Libya, or seek to undermine the completion of the political transition could face UN sanctions. 'Further delay in reaching a political agreement only deepens the schisms in Libyan society, and emboldens those who seek to profit from the ongoing conflict', the statement added. 'The growing threat of terrorism in Libya is of a grave concern to international community. Extremists use lack of order to their advantage, causing further suffering and bloodshed both inside and outside Libya, the statement said. 'The international community is prepared to fully support a unity government in addressing Libya's challenges, it added. =Lana=