SECURITY COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT ON LIBYA

The members of the Security Council expressed their concern over Libya's
ongoing political, security and institutional crises and the rising threat of
terrorism.
The members of the Security Council stressed that the Political Agreement
for the Government of National Accord finalized by the Libyan parties in
October offers a real prospect for resolving the situation, after
comprehensive and broad consultations within the framework of the
Libyan-led and Libyan-owned dialogue process facilitated by the United
Nations.
The members of the Security Council welcomed the expressions of support
by the Libyan parties plus a wide range of Libyan groups for the Political
Agreement and for the formation of a Government of National Accord.
The members of the Security Council urged all Libyan dialogue participants
to endorse and sign the Political Agreement for the Government of National
Accord, and called on all Libyan stakeholders to work swiftly towards the
formation of a Government of National Accord which will work for the
benefit of all Libyans. Council members expressed support for an inclusive
process that listens to and integrates Libyans from all communities and all
parts of the country.
The members of the Security Council encouraged the United Nations
Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to advance relevant efforts for coordination of international assistance to the future Government of National
Accord.
The members of the Security Council expressed concern about activities
which could damage the integrity and unity of the Libyan State financial
institutions and the National Oil Company, and highlighted the importance
of these institutions continuing to function for the benefit of all Libyans.
The members of the Security Council expressed concern about the
ongoing fighting, destruction and growing humanitarian toll in various parts
of the country, and called for an immediate end of violence.
The members of the Security Council condemned the continued attacks
and repression by ISIL, Ansar Al Charia, and all other individuals, groups,
undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida operating in Libya,
particularly in Sirte, and stressed in this regard the urgent need to deal with
this threat effectively.

The members of the Security Council recalled resolutions 2174 (2014),

2213 (2015) and 2214 (2015), and noted that the Libya Sanctions
Committee is prepared to designate those who threaten Libya's peace,
stability and security or who undermine the successful completion of its
political transition.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their strong commitment to
the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity of
Libya.

7 November 2015