UN-facilitated Libyan political dialogue concludes first round in Geneva
16 January 2015 – Two days of intensive United Nations-led political talks aimed at finding ways to end Libya's political, security and institutional crisis came to an end in Geneva yesterday, with stakeholders expressing their unequivocal commitment to a united and democratic Libya governed by the rule of law and respect for human rights.
The talks, hosted by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), were held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva and press statement from the Mission said they were "constructive and conducted in a positive atmosphere, and reflected the participants' sincere commitment to reach common ground."
After extensive deliberation, participants agreed an agenda that includes reaching a political agreement to form a consensual national unity government, together with security arrangements necessary to end the fighting and secure the phased withdrawal of armed groups from all Libyan cities in order to allow the State to assert its authority over the country's vital facilities.
A call was sounded to cease hostilities and to create an environment conducive for further dialogue, while confidence building measures to safeguard the national unity of the country and to alleviate the suffering of the Libyan population were also discussed.
A new round of dialogue in Geneva is scheduled for next week, after stakeholders have held necessary consultations.
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