Gaza on verge of famine as war escalates, ceasefire talks stall    Gaza crisis, trade on agenda as Trump hosts Starmer in Scotland    Obama calls for aid access to Gaza, says 'no justification' for withholding food    Egyptian president follows up on initiatives to counter extremist thought    Egypt's SCZONE eyes deeper investment, port digitalisation ties with Singapore    Egypt's gold prices slip slightly on July 28th    Egypt's Housing Min. reviews HDP marketing plan    Indian Embassy to launch cultural festival in Assiut, film fest in Cairo    Egypt, South Africa pledge to deepen development cooperation at G20 meeting    Egypt's PM orders road maintenance review, tougher penalties to curb accidents    Egypt, Novartis explore expanding collaboration in oncology, cardiology    Egyptian aid convoy heads toward Gaza as humanitarian crisis deepens    Midar partners with Adeer to develop Boulevard project in Mostakbal City with EGP 70bn investment    Association of Real Estate Developers seeks urgent meeting over threatened land deallocation on Northwest Coast    Culture minister launches national plan to revive film industry, modernise cinematic assets    Sudan's ambassador to Egypt holds reconstruction talks on with Arab League    I won't trade my identity to please market: Douzi    Egypt welcomes 25-nation statement urging end to Gaza war    Sisi sends letter to Nigerian president affirming strategic ties    Egypt, Senegal sign pharma MoU to unify regulatory standards    Two militants killed in foiled plot to revive 'Hasm' operations: Interior ministry    Egypt, Somalia discuss closer environmental cooperation    Egypt foils terrorist plot, kills two militants linked to Hasm group    Egypt's EHA, Huawei discuss enhanced digital health    Foreign, housing ministers discuss Egypt's role in African development push    Egypt reveals heritage e-training portal    Three ancient rock-cut tombs discovered in Aswan    Sisi launches new support initiative for families of war, terrorism victims    Egypt expands e-ticketing to 110 heritage sites, adds self-service kiosks at Saqqara    Egypt's Irrigation Minister urges scientific cooperation to tackle water scarcity    Palm Hills Squash Open debuts with 48 international stars, $250,000 prize pool    On Sport to broadcast Pan Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies in Egypt    Golf Festival in Cairo to mark Arab Golf Federation's 50th anniversary    Germany among EU's priciest labour markets – official data    Paris Olympic gold '24 medals hit record value    A minute of silence for Egyptian sports    Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban    It's a bit frustrating to draw at home: Real Madrid keeper after Villarreal game    Shoukry reviews with Guterres Egypt's efforts to achieve SDGs, promote human rights    Sudan says countries must cooperate on vaccines    Johnson & Johnson: Second shot boosts antibodies and protection against COVID-19    Egypt to tax bloggers, YouTubers    Egypt's FM asserts importance of stability in Libya, holding elections as scheduled    We mustn't lose touch: Muller after Bayern win in Bundesliga    Egypt records 36 new deaths from Covid-19, highest since mid June    Egypt sells $3 bln US-dollar dominated eurobonds    Gamal Hanafy's ceramic exhibition at Gezira Arts Centre is a must go    Italian Institute Director Davide Scalmani presents activities of the Cairo Institute for ITALIANA.IT platform    







Thank you for reporting!
This image will be automatically disabled when it gets reported by several people.



Berlin II asserts importance of Libya's December elections, ending foreign interference
The conference also called for the implementation of the road map aimed at ending the transitional phase and stabilising the country.
Published in Daily News Egypt on 23 - 06 - 2021

The Berlin II conference highlighted, on Wednesday, the importance of holding elections in Libya in December, as planned, and ending foreign interference in the country.
The conference also called for the implementation of the road map aimed at ending the transitional phase and stabilising the country.
The conference, which was called by Germany and the United Nations (UN), saw the participation of representatives from 20 countries and international organisations, most notably the US, Russia, China, the Emirates, Egypt and the UN.
Egypt stressed the importance of holding legislative elections on 24 December, whilst seeing the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries, and dealing with the militia issue.
In his speech at the Berlin II conference, Egypt'sMinister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry said that the outcomes of the talks will provide a pathway so that Libya can achieve peace.
He reiterated his country's firm position on the need to protect Libya's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, and support the aspirations of the Libyan people to build a better future.
Shoukry stressed the need to support efforts aimed at moving forward with the comprehensive political process, led by the Libyans, to end the conflict. This would also achieve the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries, and disarm armed groups.
For his part, Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity Abdel Hamid Al-Dabaiba said, "Berlin II sends a message of hope that there is no return to war, no to tampering with Libya's wealth, and no to disagreement outside the dialogue table."
"We are reviewing together the commitments of the first Berlin Conference, and the achievements of this stage, which are already many, but also insufficient", he added.
He referred to the dangers that still surround Libya on its path to actual unity and stability, and the establishment of a democratic, sovereign, and effective state.
Al-Dabaiba added that 18 months after the Berlin I conference, there is a unified government that operates in extremely difficult conditions, and which requires decisive and historic positions.
He stressed that one of the most important outcomes of the Berlin process is to bring together the influential countries in Libya in a common framework to bring views closer.
It remains now for the Libyan voice to be the basis in these international frameworks and structures, welcoming all communication, openness, and rapprochement between the gathered countries, Al -Dabaiba said
For his part, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken confirmed that the US agrees with the international call for mercenaries to exit from Libya. He pointed out that Washington wants it to be a stable country free of foreign interference.
Blinken added that the Libyan elections must be held in December as planned, and thanked Germany for its interest in the Libyan issue because of its impact on regional security. He indicated that all foreign forces must withdraw from Libya, as well as the establishment of a ceasefire.
Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, he said that the message of the Berlin 2 conference is the need to end foreign interference in Libya and respect the arms embargo.
He pointed out that Germany is working to ensure mercenaries are removed from Libya, and that it is seeking international support to guarantee holding elections and the unification of the army.
"We understand the difficulty of reunifying Libyan institutions, but it is possible," Maas added during his speech at the conference.
For his part, Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit noted the need to commit to holding parliamentary elections on time and removing foreign forces, foreign fighters, and mercenaries.
He said that this comes hand-in-hand with the dismantling and demobilisation of armed militias to achieve a basic principle that stability does not take root in its absence.
Aboul Gheit added that there should be only one weapon in Libya, which is the weapon of the Libyan state and its institutions, including the army and the police.
He pointed out that there should be no legitimacy other than that granted by the Libyans of their free will in the legislative elections next December.


Clic here to read the story from its source.