(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) welcomed what has been reached by the Libyan parties during the conclusion of two-days of talks at the UN headquarters here.
The mission said in a statement that Kuwaiti news agency (KUNA) received a copy of that the parties' dialogue aimed at finding ways to end their country's political, security and institutional crisis.
They expressed their "unequivocal" commitment to a united and democratic Libya governed by the rule of law and respect for human rights.
The statement added that the talks were "constructive and conducted in a positive atmosphere, and reflected the participants' sincere commitment to reach common ground." The participants also agreed after extensive deliberation on an agenda that includes reaching a political agreement to form a consensual national unity government and the necessary security arrangements to end the fighting and secure the phased withdrawal of armed groups from all Libyan cities to allow the State to assert its authority over the country's vital facilities.
They also called on all the parties to cease hostilities to create a conducive environment for the dialogue.
The also discussed confidence building measures to safeguard the national unity of the country and to alleviate the suffering of the Libyan population.
The measures include addressing the situation of the illegally detained, and to work on the release of those detained without legal basis with respect to judicial procedures in this regard in addition to the situation of the abducted and missing and to work towards the immediate release of the abducted and provision of complete information on the missing to their families.
It further included addressing the situation of the refugees inside and outside the country and the internally displaced, in particular those affected by the latest conflict, as well as providing and allowing humanitarian aid to reach affected areas in coordination with international organizations and civil society institutions, including medical, educational, life sustaining and public services with special attention to the most affected regions and areas.
Opening of airports and securing air and maritime navigation, as well as land transportation throughout the country and refraining from assaulting vital installations and working on opening the airspace especially with neighboring countries was also part of what has been discussed.
They also tackled securing freedom of movement of citizens, securing the salaries to all those who have a right to it without discrimination on any basis and invite relevant governmental institutions to secure and provide the appropriate mechanisms to import the necessary foodstuff and supplies.
This dialogue is guided by a set of principles, the most important of which is commitment to the foundations of the 17 February revolution, respect for the legitimacy of State institutions, separation of powers and the peaceful transfer of power, as well as the rejection of violence and terrorism.
In addition to the political track, other tracks will convene next week and in the coming weeks and will include representatives of municipalities and armed groups, as well as political, social and tribal personalities.
Participants agreed to return to Geneva next week for a new round of dialogue after holding the necessary consultations. The participants expressed concern at the growing threat posed by terrorist groups whether inside Libya or abroad, underscoring the need for concerted efforts to counter the threat of terrorism. In this context, they condemned the recent killing and abduction of Libyan citizens and foreign nationals, and expressed solidarity with victims of terrorism everywhere.
UNSMIL expressed its commitment to providing the necessary support to the monitoring and ensuring the success of any agreement reached, as well as providing the necessary guarantees to that end.
The Mission emphasizes that the dialogue is an inclusive and transparent process driven by Libya's supreme national interest, including safeguarding the country's national unity and protecting its resources and wealth
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