Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 22 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 August 2020. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 August 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Libya: Peace Negotiations

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have seen recent proposals for ending violence in Libya put forward by (1) some members of the Libyan House of Representatives and (2) the Speaker of that House; and what plans they have to facilitate further negotiations.

Answer: We remain deeply concerned by the situation in Libya and we welcome all efforts which support the UN-led peace process. We have been clear that we support an inclusive political settlement for Libya. We welcome the engagement of the Government of National Accord and the Libyan National Army in the UN-led 5+5 military talks. It is essential that both sides engage fully with this process. The UK is actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and we continue to work closely with international partners towards peace in Libya. We continue to call on all parties to de-escalate, commit to a lasting ceasefire and return to UN-led political talks which is the only means of achieving the peace and stability that the Libyan people crave.

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