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<p>The British Government remains deeply concerned about the security situation in
Libya and strongly condemns any threats or use of force which endanger civilian life
or undermine the UN-led political process. We appreciate the recent efforts of UN
Special Representative Ghassan Salamé to establish a ceasefire in Tripoli, and are
supportive of the creation of the Security Arrangements Committee, which aims to develop
more sustainable security arrangements in the capital.</p><p>On 12-13 November I represented
the United Kingdom at the Palermo conference on Libya hosted by the Italian Prime
Minister. The conference demonstrated broad support for Ghassan Salamé’s recalibrated
action plan to achieve progress on the political, security and economic tracks in
Libya. In particular, Ghassan Salamé intends to convene a broad-based Libyan National
Conference in Libya in early 2019, in order to work out a way forward with all Libya's
stakeholders and pave the way to elections. The UK is clear that there can be no military
solution to the conflict in Libya. The only way of achieving security and stability
is through an inclusive political settlement. In addition, the UK has allocated £12
million through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) this year to boost
political participation and economic development, and to support the delivery of greater
security, stability and resilience, including through tackling extremism.</p>
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