The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed concerns over proposals of a no-fly zone in Libya, adding on Monday that halting clashes with no preconditions in the country would be a good foundation for political dialogue. Lavrov said Libyans need a ceasefire and a comprehensive dialogue to reach a solution acceptable to all parties. Meanwhile, several diplomatic sources said European countries are exerting efforts to impose a no-fly zone in Libya for fear that Turkish aircraft will join the air-war after the Turkish Parliament approves the deployment motion. The sources added that European and Arab countries have been intensifying efforts to hinder the Turkish support for the Presidential Council's government, saying the upcoming visit by the EU delegation on January 06 would be discussing such proposals. Brussels hosts Monday a meeting for UK, Italy, France and Germany's foreign ministry officials to pave the way for the visit to Libya, which will be headed by EU High Representative Josep Borrell.

Source: Libya Observer December 30, 2019 18:33 UTC