France, US, UK, UAE, and Italy condemn Benghazi attack on UNSMIL, welcome truce

“We stand ready to assist the UN Mission in monitoring the observance of the truce and address any attempt to break it.” They said in a statement on Sunday.

“As proposed by the SRSG and reaffirmed today by the Security Council, this truce should be accompanied by confidence-building measures between the parties that can pave the way for a sustainable cease-fire and a return to a constructive, inclusive dialogue.” The statement explained.

It added that the governments of France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America recall the obligation under international law for all UN Member States to abide by the arms embargo, in line with all relevant UN Security Council Resolutions.

“We call on all parties to start working with no delay on a ceasefire agreement and resume efforts, under the auspices of the Special Representative of the United Nations, to build a lasting political solution, based the principles agreed upon in Paris, Palermo and Abu Dhabi.” It indicated .

The governments of France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America reaffirmed as well their strong commitment to a quick and peaceful resolution of the Libyan crisis.

The governments reiterated that there can be no military option in Libya and urged all parties to protect civilians, safeguard Libya’s oil resources and protect its infrastructure.

The governments of France, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States of America condemned in the strongest terms the attack that targeted a UN convoy in Benghazi on Saturday.

“The circumstances of this vicious act must be established with no delay and those who were behind must be identified and held accountable. We reiterate their full support to the essential work of the UN Mission in Libya.” The statement concluded.