The US ambassador Richard Norland said Washington continues to urge calm and de-escalation in contacts with all sides, which was his message to “Dbeibah” at the meeting he hosted with foreign diplomats Tuesday morning, reiterating that his colleagues in Washington had a similar conversation with Fathi Bashagha Tuesday afternoon.
Likewise, the European Union ambassador and Head of Delegation to Libya, Jose Sabadell, said he and other diplomats insisted in their meeting with Dbeibah on the need to avoid any escalation and showed their concern on allegations of increased human rights violations as well as for the limitations imposed on freedom of movement.
Sabadell indicated that they had emphasized the need to prevent disruptions in the production and export of oil to ensure that Libyans benefit from their country’s resources.
“We encouraged the holding of inclusive talks as a first step to allow for a serene conversation among all Libyans on shared vision for the future of their country. UNSMIL’s proposal, including holding elections in the very near future, is the only way out of current impasse.” Sabadell added.
