Panafrican News Agency

Congolese FM expresses Africa's support for success of Libya Stability Initiative Conference

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad, Jean Claude Gakosso, has said that Africans are looking forward to the success of the Conference on the "Initiative for the Stability of Libya".

Mr Gakosso made the statement during a meeting with the Chairman of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed al-Manfi, on Wednesday in Tripoli.

The Congolese foreign minister stressed that the African Union (AU) is a key supporter of the political process and national reconciliation in Libya, as well as the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections as scheduled, said a statement from the press office of the Presidential Council.

Mr Gakosso conveyed to Mr al-Manfi the greetings of President of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is Chairman of the AU High Level Committee on Libya.

Mr. al-Manfi, for his part, stressed the role of the AU at this important stage where Libyans are seeking to overcome the crisis they are in and move to stability and peace.

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