On Sunday, the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Joey Hood, said the goal of the United States (US) is a sovereign, stable and unified Libya with no foreign interference and a state that is capable of combating terrorism.
In press statements, he added that his country opposes all military escalation and all foreign military intervention in Libya. “We oppose foreign fighters, we oppose proxy forces,” Hood noted.
The Acting Assistant Secretary of State praised the progress the Libyan people have made towards an inclusive, negotiated, political solution.
He also urged all sides – Libyan and foreign – to fully implement the ceasefire, which includes the removal of all foreign military forces of all types.
The US official pointed out that the agreement on an electoral roadmap for Libyan elections in December is very important for national reconciliation.
“We will remain closely engaged with the Government of National Unity (GNU) as it prepares for those elections and ending this conflict,” he confirmed.
“The US will continue to promote international efforts to support the Interim GNU in the coming months as it prepares for elections and works to end the conflict,” he stated.