New York (VNA) - Ambassador DangDinh Quy, head of the permanent Vietnamese mission to the UN, has calledon relevant parties in Libya to soon resume peace negotiations.

Speaking at a virtual meeting hosted by the UNSecurity Council (UNSC) on current issues in Libya and activities of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on September 2, theVietnamese diplomat affirmed theimportance of promoting commitments at the Berlin Conference onLibya supported by the UNSC in its Resolution 2510.

He acknowledged the  August21 statements by involved parties,calling on them to end their hostilities and resume peace negotiations on the political- military - economic channels.

Quy also praised efforts made by the UN, UNSMIL, Libya's neighbours andregional organisations in promoting peace in Libya, while highlighting theimportance of complying with the UNSC's weapons embargo and endingexternal interference.

The ambassador affirmed that Vietnam supports UNSMIL's activities, includingthe extension of UNSMIL's mandate for an additional 12 months, as well as theearly appointment of a Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Libya. 

At the meeting, Acting Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General andhead of the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) StephanieWilliams expressed her concern about continued external support for relevantparties in Libya, economic slowdown and increasing social unrest, especiallyprotests in the capital Tripoli since late August.

She noted recent efforts by parties in Libya, including the statements of August 21 to call for a ceasefire, and establishment of a demilitarizedzone in Sirte city and moving toward the presidential and parliament electionsin March 2021, stressing that the only solution to conflict in Libya isdialogue and compromise toward a comprehensive political agreement.

She urged the international community, especially countries participating inthe Berlin Conference on Libya tocontinue to contribute to the peace process in the country.

Representatives from UNSC member countries called on parties in Libya torespect the statements of August 21, soon resume peace negotiations and reach along-term ceasefire agreement.

They also supported the extension of UNSMIL's mandate, while emphasising theimportance of respecting international humanitarian law and ensuringhumanitarian access amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, a Libyan representative stressed commitments and efforts of the Governmentof National Accord (GNA) in promoting a political solution to theconflict, condemned the opposition forces’ attacks on civilians and civilestablishments, and proposed the UNSC take more concrete actions in promoting peacein Libya./.