US support for UN Action Plan for Libya

A press statement by Heather Nauert, the State Department spokesperson, here yesterday said: We applaud the vigorous outreach by UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya Ghassan Salam, to Libyan leaders and call on all Libyans to support and engage in his mediation efforts."

The statement said the Libyan Political Agreement (LPA) remains the framework for a political solution to the conflict throughout the transition period. "In this regard, we strongly support UN facilitation as the Libyan people carry out this critical transition, specifically by seeking to negotiate mutually-agreed limited amendments to the LPA, adopt a new constitution, and prepare for national elections."

The spokesperson said the United States will not support individuals who seek to circumvent the UN-led political process. "The United States remains committed to working with Libya, the UN, and our international partners to help advance political reconciliation, defeat terrorism, and promote a more stable future for the Libyan people," the statement added.