Libya, Conte sees al-Sarraj: a single sustainable political solution. Dinner with Macron tonight

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"The Libyan crisis remains a source of great concern for the Italian government and its solution represents a crucial national interest. The stabilization of the country and the entire region, the well-being of the Libyan people were, are and will be at the center of the Government's action of the president Conte ". Thus sources of Palazzo Chigi regarding the contents of the meeting that took place today at Palazzo Chigi between Conte and the President of the Presidency Council of the national agreement of Libya, Fayez al Serraj.

"Conte - it is reported - has reiterated Italy's support for the Government of the National Agreement and at the same time the invitation to continue to become an active part in a return to a virtuous and peaceful process. Terrorism is an international concern. The President Conte, as "On previous occasions, he invited Serraj to make a major effort to counter the extremist fringes nestled among the militias. Italy believes that there can be no military solution and that the political solution is the only truly sustainable one. With this goal we have repeatedly urged all parties to reverse the spiral of violence and work in good faith for a lasting ceasefire ".

"We promote an inclusive approach - it is the position expressed by Conte ad al Serraj - both with the Libyan components and with the international community. Italy consistently supports the Government of a National Agreement as a legitimate and internationally recognized government; at the same time we cannot do not consider Cyrenaica and the other Libyan representatives as interlocutors in the search for a political solution.The strong sensitivity of Italian public opinion on the serious humanitarian conditions, migration issues and the management of detention centers was reported. We have been calling for a stronger synergy with UN agencies on the ground and we are promoters of a renewed support at all levels, national and with international organizations ".

"We hope that Serraj - stressed by Palazzo Chigi - can guarantee a strong sense of responsibility and we trust very much in the existing cooperation between the competent authorities of the two countries. We continue to urge all parties involved to take all the necessary measures to protect the civilian population in compliance with international humanitarian law, we work in concert with international partners and in close coordination with Salamè to put an end to the conflict and re-launch the political process, in this sense we think that the diplomatic initiatives currently being organized will be a valuable help for keep high attention and promote a real de-escalation It is clear that everyone will have to do their part.The reference goes to the Ministerial hypothesis on Libya on the margins of the UNGA and the international conference that Berlin intends to host in the autumn. In this ideal roadmap - the sources of Palazzo Chigi still observe - yes p also the intra-Libyan conference as a testimony of your concrete national ownership. The initiative in New York, favored by Italy and France jointly under the aegis of the UN, can provide an important signal of international cohesion and shed light on a path that we really want to share "

In tonight's meeting with President Macron, Libya will be a central part of the interview. It is a matter of elaborating useful follow-up for the preparation of the following international event. This coordination operation has already started yesterday, at the meeting held in Berlin at the level of Special Envoys, from which a clear signal emerged that the international community intends to push for a cease-fire and the resumption of the interrupted path after Abu Dhabi.