(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The EU Tuesday expressed concern by the negative impact of the situation in Libya on other countries and called on all those with an interest in the stability of Libya to support constructively the Ghadames process.
"Those who are undermining prospects for a political solution risk tipping Libya fully into civil war. They must face consequences for their actions," said EU High Representative Federica Mogherini in a Declaration on behalf of the 28 EU member states.
She underlined the EU's strong commitment to the unity and territorial integrity of Libya and noted that "the need to prevent the spread of terrorism, means that it remains ready to consider further actions, including restrictive measures, should circumstances so require".
The UN Security Council should also take measures against those obstructing dialogue, she said.
The EU reiterated its strong support for the UN's efforts to bring together key stakeholders in a dialogue on Libya's future. In this regard, it endorsed the efforts of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General, Bernardino Leon, to take forward the Ghadames process.
"There is no alternative to a political solution based on dialogue, respect and trust," it stressed.
"The EU condemns the violence which weighs heavily on the civilian population and undermines the prospects for a peaceful negotiated settlement," it said.
The Declaration noted that the recent military actions of the weekend are of particular concern and called for restraint on all sides.
The EU welcomed the engagement of those parties who have reacted positively to the UN initiative.
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