TRIPOLI:  The President of the European Council, Mr. Charles Michel,  met the Prime Minister of Libya Abdul Hamid Dbeibah in the capital Tripoli, and emphasised the European Union (EU)'s support for stability in the war-torn country.

The President also stressed that all the European Union countries speak with a unified voice regarding supporting the Libyan authorities in all issues, including development, immigration, security, and elections," report by Xinhua news

Report adds, "Michel expressed the EU's readiness to provide all forms of support to the Government of National Unity to enhance stability in the country and hold elections." In a tweet on Sunday, Michel said: "I came to Tripoli in a moment of hope and challenges. The EU stands by the Libyan people and its new leadership.

The Prime Minister commended the European Union's role in supporting stability and security of Libya, stressing the importance of the Libyan-European partnership and cooperation in issues of mutual interest, the statement added.

"We are ready to increase our support to a unified, sovereign, stable and prosperous Libya." Dbeibah's Government of National Unity was approved by the House of Representatives (Parliament) in a major step towards re-establishing stability in the country that has been roiled by conflict for a decade.

The interim government is tasked with preparing for national elections, scheduled for December 24. This government has replaced the UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA), which has been in charge of Tripoli and western areas, alongside the competing eastern administration linked with warlord Khalifa Haftar.

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