The ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council called on all parties in Libya to prioritize wisdom and reason and to adopt political dialogue to resolve differences in a way that preserves the supreme interests of the State of Libya and achieves the aspirations of its people for development and prosperity.
The meeting was held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Sunday evening, and was chaired by Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar.
The ministerial council affirmed the Gulf Cooperation Council’s position in support of the sisterly State of Libya, the Libyan-Libyan political solution, and the resolutions of the Security Council, stressing the keenness to preserve the interests of the Libyan people, achieve security, stability and development in Libya, and guarantee its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, and stop interference in its internal affairs.
The council also called for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libyan territory, and support for the efforts of the United Nations to reach a political solution, hold elections, and unify the state’s institutions, in order to achieve what the Libyan people aspire to.
The final statement called on all parties in Libya to prioritize wisdom and reason and to adopt political dialogue to resolve differences in a way that preserves the supreme interests of the State of Libya and achieves the aspirations of its people for development and prosperity.
The statement affirmed the position of the GCC states in support of the State of Libya and the political process and the relevant Security Council resolutions in order to preserve its security, stability and sovereignty.
The ministerial council also referred to the decision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to reopen its embassy in Tripoli.
Regarding the crisis in Sudan and the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, the ministerial council stressed the need for calm, prioritizing dialogue, unifying ranks, and alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people.
The ministerial meeting was attended by UAE Minister of State Khalifa Al Marar, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi, and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al Yahya, along with GCC Secretary General Jassim Al Badiwi.
The Gulf Cooperation Council includes: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Sultanate of Oman.
