Russia and a number of Arab countries affirmed their categorical rejection of military solutions in Libya, expressing their support for unity and sovereignty in Libya, in a statement issued by the Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum.
The statement issued by the sixth session of the Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum in Marrakech, Morocco, on Wednesday, said that these countries stress Libya’s right to achieve its unity and sovereignty, with a categorical rejection of any external interference in its internal affairs.
In reference to previous tensions in the region, the active countries praised the efforts of the “5+5” Libyan Committee to strengthen the ceasefire.
Russia and Arab states also called for comprehensive national reconciliation in Libya under the auspices of the Libyan Presidential Council, while calling for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libyan territory.
The statement included an urgent call for parliamentary and presidential elections to be held in Libya as soon as possible, with the aim of promoting stability and enabling the Libyan people to democratically determine their future.
The participants in the forum concluded by praising the efforts of the Libyan Committee and their support for the unification of security services and military institutions under the management of a single executive authority, with the aim of achieving lasting stability in Libya.