Libya's rival parties are very close to a peace deal.

On April 19 in Skhirat (Morocco), the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Libya, Bernardino Leon, said that negotiations between representatives of Libya's internationally recognized National Assembly (HoR) and the General National Congress (GNC - the former legislative body backed by Islamist forces) are very close to a final peace agreement.

Representatives of Libyan parties at the second round of negotiations in Algiers. Source: THX/TTXVN

Mr. Leon emphasized that the parties are inclined to accept 80% of the draft agreement to form a national unity government, although there are still some adjustments and a few points that they need to consult. The parties will return to Libya to start consultations.

Mr. Leon added that a meeting on security arrangements would be held in the coming days, possibly next week, and called on the parties to hold direct dialogue.

He also wanted to send a strong message to those who want to sabotage the political process to push for a military solution.

For his part, GNC delegation head Mohamed Saleh al-Makhzoum said: “The UN mission will give us their answer to our comments.”

Meanwhile, Mr. Mohamed Chouaib, head of the HoR delegation, announced that the dialogue had made important progress.

Since September 2014, the United Nations has organized several rounds of dialogue between the rival factions in Libya. However, clashes continue despite the parties agreeing on a ceasefire agreement.

According to Vietnam+