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Algeria hails progress of inter-Libyan peace process

Xinhua, July 13, 2015 Adjust font size:

Algeria on Sunday hailed the progress in the UN sponsored inter-Libyan pace dialogue, saying it it is committed to supporting efforts aiming at restoring peace and stability in this neighboring nation.

"Algeria is carefully following the process of the inter-Libyan dialogue, led by head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNISMIL) Bernardino Leon, and expresses satisfaction with the progress made so far in the crisis settlement process," Foreign Ministry spokesman, Abdelaziz Benali Cherif, was quoted as saying by APS news agency.

"Algeria calls on all the warrant parties, with the exception of terrorist groups, to work for the best interest of the Libyan people through mutual concessions, as to guarantee the territorial unity and integrity of this brotherly country," he added.

The official further noted that his country urges Libyans to work on constructing perennial institutions to ensure the stability of Libya and effectively fight terrorism.

Several Libyan political parties and members of civil society on Saturday inked a UN-proposed peace accord in the Moroccan resort of Skhirat, in another step to solve the four years long civil war hitting this north African nation.

This proposed peace deal was backed by Libya's internationally recognised parliament, based in the eastern port city of Tobruk.

While the General National Congress (GNC), the rival parliament in Tripoli, rejected to sign it, saying it does not solve some essential issues.

Yet, head of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNISMIL) Bernardino Leon noted that the door remains open to discuss contentious issues. Endit