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.



Emir of Qatar Holds Talks with UAE National Security Advisor

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor. (WAM)
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor. (WAM)
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Emir of Qatar Holds Talks with UAE National Security Advisor

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor. (WAM)
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor. (WAM)

Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held talks in Doha on Sunday with the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan along with his accompanying delegation.
The meeting discussed the relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance and develop them. Interlocutors also addressed several topics of mutual interest.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his accompanying delegation in his office at the Emiri Diwan.
The meeting was held in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.