"The readiness of Russia to continue to cooperate with the Libyan sides to bring their positions closer was confirmed," the statement on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

It is noted that Lavrov focused on the need to strengthen the coordination of international efforts with the leading role of the UN for the early withdrawal of Libya from the internal political crisis.

The parties also stated that the election on February 5, 2021 in Geneva within the framework of the Forum of Libyan Political Dialogue under the auspices of the UN of the authorities for the transition period created the preconditions for the end of the conflict.

On February 10, the United Nations Security Council called on Libya's new interim government to form a government and make the necessary preparations for the country's national elections scheduled for December.