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GCC Welcomes Truce Announcement in Libya

Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar, parliament Speaker Saleh and GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj attend an international congress on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. (AFP)
Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar, parliament Speaker Saleh and GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj attend an international congress on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. (AFP)
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GCC Welcomes Truce Announcement in Libya

Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar, parliament Speaker Saleh and GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj attend an international congress on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. (AFP)
Libyan National Army commander Khalifa Haftar, parliament Speaker Saleh and GNA chief Fayez al-Sarraj attend an international congress on Libya at the Elysee Palace in Paris in 2018. (AFP)

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has welcomed a ceasefire announcement in Libya, the UAE news agency WAM reported on Saturday.

GCC Secretary General Nayef al-Hajraf called on all parties "to adhere to (this) constructive step, to urgently engage in political dialogue, and to work through mediation of the United Nations to reach a permanent and comprehensive solution to end the fighting and conflict in Libya," WAM reported.

Speaker of the east-based Libyan parliament, Aguila Saleh, appealed for a halt to hostilities and the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord announced the ceasefire on Friday.

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Saudi Crown Prince, European Leaders Discuss Regional Escalation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, European Leaders Discuss Regional Escalation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Sunday from French President Emmanuel Macron.

During the call, the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments, including the repercussions of the Israeli attack on and the US targeting of Iranian nuclear facilities earlier Sunday.

The Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom’s firm position, calling for the utmost restraint, the avoidance of escalation, and the resolution of all differences through diplomatic means.

The Saudi Crown Prince also received a phone call from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Durincg the call, they discussed the latest developments in the region, and stressed the importance of restraint and de-escalation.