Jordan welcomes Libya’s national unity gov’t deal

AMMAN — Jordan on Friday welcomed the UN-backed national unity government deal recently signed  by the rival Libyan factions. Government Spokesperson Mohammad Momani described the deal as an “important step” towards restoring Libya’s security and stability, calling on all Libyan factions to support and adhere to the agreement.

Momani also stressed the importance of the deal in unifying anti-terror efforts and addressing all political and economic challenges facing Libya, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. He also expressed Jordan’s support to Libya’s national unity government in its endeavour to restore stability, Petra said.

A group of lawmakers from Libya’s rival parliaments, as well as other political figures, inked the UN-sponsored accord in the Moroccan resort of Skhirat on Thursday.