Berlin Meeting Declares Full Support for Libyan Political Dialogue.

Berlin, 11 June 2015(Lana) A number of European countries have expressed their support for the UN-sponsored Libyan political dialogue and the proposals made to reach a consensus between Libyan antagonists. This came in the final communiqué of the Berlin meeting which was held on Wednesday by senior officials of governments of the Russian Federation, Spain, Germany, Italy, China, France, UK and the United States as well as the EU with representatives of the Libyan parties taking part in the political dialogue. Participants praised commitment by the Libyan negotiators to the ongoing dialogue led by the UN Support Mission in Libya. They said they were convinced that a comprehensive political settlement was the only solution to the political crisis in Libya, and that the challenges faced by Libya can be better and sustainably addressed through a unified Libya in partnership with the international community. The governments and the EU have paid tribute to efforts of the participants in the talks and other tracks of the peace process. They also welcomed the support the peace process had among the Libyan people, and the contribution of Libyan civil organisations to the process. The participants praised initiatives taken by a number of municipalities to establish local ceasefire, exchange of prisoners and return of the displaced to their homes, urging the Libyan parties to take the opportunity in goodwill under the UN sponsorship to reach a political agreement that ensures a ceasefire and establishment of political institutions and security arrangements. The final communiqué said the officials have also met representatives of Chad, Tunisia, Algeria, Sudan, Egypt, Morocco and Niger and welcomed their effort in support of the process led by Bernardino Leon, and also praised the effort of the African Union and other parties. =Lana=