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Libyan Consensus Government Arrival in Tripoli Welcomed by International Leaders.

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Tripoli, 31 March 2016(Lana) The arrival of the Libyan Consensus Government in Tripoli on Wednesday has been widely welcomed by leaders of states and international organisations, with a common message that it was the best hope for restoring stability and reconciliation in a country torn by war and had suffered from division and chaos for months. Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentelone described the arrival of the Presidential Council as an important step forward for stability in Libya. He highlighted 'commitment by Fayez Al Saraj which made this progress possible.' He also pledged Italian full support for the UN-backed government. French Foreign Minister Jean Marc Eurolet said the arrival of the Al Saraj government in Tripoli was good news for Libya. 'It is a new and important phase, we know there are snags on the way, the Minister said. The UN Special Envoy to Libya also welcomed the arrival of the head and members of the Prudential Council of the Libyan Consensus Government in Tripoli, praising the courage of the head of the council Fayz Al Saraj. He urged the Libyan people to extend support for the government, and said the international community would be prepared to offer the needed help and assistance. The United States welcomed the arrival of Al Saraj Government in Tripoli and promised support for the internationally-recognized government. The Secretary of State said in remarks the government could now start crucial work to address the political, economic, security and humanitarian challenges facing Libya. The spokesman for the US State Department John Curby denounced obstructers who he said 'trying to impede an important work'. We are delighted by the news of arrival of Al Saraj in Tripoli, he said. =Lana=