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TunisiaThe European Union will step up efforts towards a peaceful and political solution in Libya
On Wednesday 8 January 2020, the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, together with High Representative Josep Borrell, have met with Fayez al-Sarraj, Chairman of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord of the State of Libya, upon his arrival in Brussels.
President Michel expressed concerns about the worrying military escalations in Libya. He underlined that there is no military solution to the Libyan crisis, only a political process can bring peace and stability closer. Libyans should be at the heart of defining their own future. The European Union will step up efforts towards a peaceful and political solution. The European Union fully supports the Berlin process and all UN initiatives aimed at finding a comprehensive political solution to the crisis in Libya.
High Representative Borrell reiterated the importance of creating the right conditions ahead of future steps as discussed during the ministerial that took place on 7 January.
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