It is noted that “in the course of a detailed conversation, a set of issues related to the promotion of the“ road map ”for a settlement in Libya approved by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum was discussed, including preparations for the holding on December 24 of this year.

general elections in this country ”.

“The Russian side reaffirmed its unchanging position on the need to ensure a common Libyan consensus on key issues of the national agenda based on the principles of commitment to the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Libya.

In this context, support was expressed for the role of the UN in helping to achieve these goals in accordance with the decisions of the world community, including the resolutions of the UN Security Council, ”the message says.

Earlier, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin said that Russia is ready for dialogue and coordination of steps on Libya with the United States and other interested parties.