The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the resignation of the United Nations envoy to Libya Ghassan Salame, claiming that it appreciates UNSMIL’s peace efforts and what the mission is trying to do for the sake of a cease-fire.

“We hope that these efforts will stop foreign parties’ efforts that attempt to destabilize Libya,” the ministry said on its Facebook page today.

In a tweet, Salame said ‘‘I have sought for two years and more to reunite Libyans and curb outside intervention and to preserve the unity of the country.”

“Today, the Berlin Summit was held, resolution 2510 was issued, and the Three Tracks were launched, despite the reluctance of some,” he added.

“I admit that my health no longer allows for this pace of stress, so I asked the Secretary-General to relieve me of my mission in the hope of peace and stability for Libya.’’

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to fulfill its commitments to support the civil state and the democratic path, pointing out that the Government of National Accord did its best to inject blood and preserve innocent lives.

Nevertheless, in a tweet, the Interior Minister Fathi Bashagha stated that he was sorry that Salame had resigned and that the resignation would make matters more difficult in Libya as it will be difficult to find another person who will accept the role of UNSMIL head.