Press release – Telephone interview with Libyan Prime Minister Fayez EL-SARRAJ

MIL OSI Translation. Government of the Republic of France statements from English to French – Published September 06, 2018

Section: International, development and francophonie

The President of the Republic met today with Prime Minister SARRAJ, with whom the French diplomatic teams have been in continuous contact in recent days.

President MACRON reaffirmed France's support for the Libyan Presidential Council, recognized by the international community, and for the political process leading to a peaceful, sovereign, united and democratic Libya.

While violence between militias and predatory armed gangs has erupted for a week in the suburbs of Tripoli, killing several dozen, the two leaders denounced attacks against civilians and against legitimate Libyan institutions.

The international community must remain united and determined to act against all those who seek to slow or weaken the political process leading to the elections expected by the Libyan people to choose their future leaders, according to the terms of the road map of Paris, endorsed by the UN in June 2018, and recalled yesterday to the Security Council by UN Special Representative Ghassan SALAME.

With all Libyan officials involved in this political process, and with its European and international partners, France will continue its action in the coming weeks with three main objectives: the fight against terrorist groups, the control of migratory flows and the fight against terrorism. implementation of the political and electoral calendar for the stability of Libya, with respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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