The announcement of a ceasefire in Libya, reached on Friday, in Geneva, was widely welcomed on the Arab and international levels. The world considered it a "serious step towards peace and called on all parties to abide by it.
António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General welcomed the peace agreement, saying, "I welcome the signing of a ceasefire agreement by the Libyan parties in Geneva under the auspices of the UN."
He considered it "a fundamental step toward peace & stability."
Egypt also welcomed the permanent ceasefire agreement in Libya. It stressed that the success achieved today came as a continuation of the first direct meeting hosted by Egypt in Hurghada at the end of last September.
In turn, Germany - which is acting as a mediator in the search for a political settlement to the conflict in Libya - described the ceasefire agreement as "the first decisive success" in that direction.
The United States also welcomed the permanent ceasefire in Libya.
Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission also welcomed the ceasefire agreement in Libya. He called for all parties to respect the letter and spirit of this important development.
On its part, the European Commission welcomed the declaration of the ceasefire in Libya reached today in Geneva.
"It's good news, this announcement on the agreement on a permanent ceasefire. We welcome this announcement, and we are pleased to hear that. Now, we're waiting for more details," EU Lead Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs Peter Stano.
The Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Abul-Gheit, described the agreement as a "great achievement."
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, in two separate statements, welcomed the agreement and considered it an important step towards peace and achieving a comprehensive political solution to the Libyan crisis.
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