EU ready for cooperation with Libya

luxembourg - The Member States of the European Union are in the starting blocks to work closely with the unity government of Libya as soon as it is formed. There is a "substantial" aid package prepared in consultation with the Libyan authorities can be used immediately.

That the EU foreign ministers decided in Luxembourg Monday. The EU will in particular cooperate to migration from Libya to Europe against gaan. The national unity government must put an end to the war in the North African country. UN envoy Bernardino Leon presented last week a plan for a unity government in Libya, where the last time two governments claiming power. The EU calls on all parties to embrace the proposal and the way to peace in slaan.

The European Commission to 100 million euros on the shelf for support to Liby, including for humanitarian aid. The Netherlands also stands ready to intensify support to Libya. The emphasis is on women's rights, state-building and clearing caches.