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UN discusses with countries and international organizations ways to support future Libyan government.

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Tripoli, 27.08.2015(Lana) UNSMIL convened Wednesday a meeting with representatives of over 15 countries, regional and international organizations to discuss ways to support the Libyan consensus government in case it requested international help. UNSMIL statement said the objective of the meeting was to be an international forum through which the international community discuss principles of international assistance to Libya and approving them as a way forward and coordination mechanism in case " national consensus government' asked for international help. The participants in the meeting agreed on the need to work collectively through consultation with Libyan technical experts to identify urgent support priorities to improve living conditions of the population afflicted by armed conflict, it added. They also agreed to activate sect oral work groups in a coordinated manner as soon as possible to provide an opportunity for focused discussions on possible international assistance in areas of priority. The UN envoy to Libya Bernardino Leon considered at the meeting that stability of Libyan financial institutions, especially Central Bank of Libya and support of production of Libyan oil and resuming the link of Libyan airports with international air traffic represent are some of the priorities of Libyan assistance. The deputy head of the UN Special envoy, Ali SAl-Za'tri on his part urged member states to deliver humanitarian assistance to those needed it in Libya based on the new humanitarian response scheme in Libya which is pending preparation and it is to be completed soon. Representatives for the EU, Arab League, and several international organizations and representatives for UN entities and agencies concerned with Libya, and World bank, according to the UNSMIL statement attended the meeting. =Lana=