The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) appeals to all Libyan parties to put interests of their country first.

Riyadh, The Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Nayef Al-Hajarf has affirmed GCC countries’ keenness to preserving Libya’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity and to stop all interference in its internal affairs.

Al-Hajarf expressed regret that Libya’s presidential and parliamentary elections were not held on set time on Friday, stressing that they were a constitutional entitlement and an international demand, to pave the way for a better future for the Libyan people, their security and stability. The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) called on all Libyan parties to prevail over national interests and work for security and stability in Libya.

He also stressed the need for all foreign troops and mercenaries to leave Libya and for support for counter-terrorism efforts, according to the official Saudi news agency SPA.

Al-Hajarf stressed the council’s support for UN efforts to reach a political solution to achieve security and stability in Libya and the region.

Source: Libyan News Agency