GCC Hopes Libya Deal Would Lead to Comprehensive Political Solution

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. Asharq Al-Awsat
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. Asharq Al-Awsat
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GCC Hopes Libya Deal Would Lead to Comprehensive Political Solution

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. Asharq Al-Awsat
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf, has welcomed the announcement of a permanent ceasefire agreement across Libya after negotiations held at the UN in Geneva.

Al-Hajraf expressed hope that the deal would lead to a comprehensive political solution, which would bring security and stability to the Libyan people.

The accord was concluded on Friday after talks between military representatives of Fayez al-Sarraj's Government of National Accord (GNA) and the Libyan National Army (LNA) of Khalifa Haftar.



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.