Libyan Foreign Minister Abdel Aati Al Obeidi today briefed India on various initiatives to resolve the crisis there with New Delhi calling for immediate cessation of all hostilities and supporting a peaceful resolution of the Libyan crisis through dialogue.
Obeidi met Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahmed and briefed him on the latest developments in Libya and the status of various initiatives for resolving the crisis in Libya, a ministry release said.
Ahmed reiterated India's position which calls for "immediate cessation of all hostilities in Libya and supports peaceful resolution of the Libyan crisis through dialogue, taking into account the legitimate aspirations of the people of Libya."
He conveyed to Obeidi India's consistent stand to maintain unity and territorial integrity of Libya.
He also expressed support for the African Union-High Level Ad-hoc Committee initiatives and the African Union Road Map for the peaceful and consensual resolution of the conflict.
The visit of Obeidi comes amid intensified efforts to find a peaceful solution to end the conflict in Libya, which is facing NATO air strikes for the past few months following the defiance of leader Muammar Qaddafi, who has ruled out talks with rebels who are calling for an end to his 41-year rule.
