The heads of government of the European Union member states have demanded the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries present in Libya, immediately.

This came in the final statement issued by the European Summit, which was held in Brussels. The statement pointed to the importance that Europe attaches to achieving a sustainable settlement in Libya, under the banner of the EU, noting the necessity for the elections to take place on time, which is part of the road map and that the results of which, are accepted by all voters.

Those at the European Summit expressed their hope that the Libyans would progress in national dialogue and take the destiny of their country into their own hands, according to the statement issued.

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