Libyan Algerian dialogue: participants praise progress achieved in political dialogue.

Algiers, 04.05.2015(Lana) The participants in the 3 rd round of Libyan party leaders and activists welcomed Thursday progress achieved in the political dialogue process, underlining their firm, conviction that there is no solution to Libya crisis apart from dialogue. In their final statement they underscored that the UN sponsored dialogue is the sole mechanism to respond to the aspirations of the Libyan people, ensuring respect for the democratic track and resumption of the peaceful transition of power in Libya based on principles of democracy and separation of powers and respect for human rights and sovereignty of law. The statement urged the parties concerned in the Libyan political dialogue to realize the aspirations of the Libyan people by putting an immediate end to the conflict in Libya through a genuine political partnership, transparent rule and commitment to fighting corruption. The statement called on parties to show flexibility and make necessary compromise to score an inclusive, balanced and consensus political agreement and speeding up the formation of the government of national unity. The statement urged the parties represented in the political dialogue to engage in a face-to-face discussions; calling for holding to account those who hamper the political process be they individuals or groups in line with the relevant UN resolutions. The participants in the third round of dialogue expressed their resolve to shoulder this responsibility at this decisive juncture of the peace building process in Libya. They also voiced their concern over the difficult humanitarian situation suffered by the Libyans within and outside the country due to prolonged conflict. They pressed for opening up of safe corridors to deliver humanitarian assistance particularly as the holy month of Ramadan is approaching. They stressed that they are fully aware of the perils of the situation and challenges facing Libya, expressing concern over increased pace of terrorist actions such as the menace of the so called State Organization (ISIS) on state security and stability and the need to stand in one rank in the face of this peril. They categorically rejected in their statement the use of force to achieve political goals, and conceded the pressing need to make the use of force a state monopoly in order to restore peace, security and stability. The statement underscored the need to reach a Libyan solution based on dialogue among Libyans without any foreign interference. The statement called for rallying of efforts of all Libyans and their neighbours to stand up to the phenomenon of illegal immigration, reiterating conviction that the best way to counter this phenomenon is by speedy agreement on forming a national consensus government which should spearhead this effort in collaboration with the international community with strict respect of Libya's sovereignty, unity and relevant principles of international law. The participants expressed their gratitude to Algeria for hosting the track of Libyan political parties and activists and its sincere efforts to help the Libyans reach a political consensus agreement under UN auspices. =Lana=