U.S. Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya, Richard Norland, has extended “congratulations to Libya upon assuming the chairmanship of the Arab League, which continues to play an important role in international efforts to stabilize Libya,” according to US Embassy in Libya.
“Particularly after recent clashes it is evident the status quo is unsustainable and it is incumbent on all external and internal actors to move toward presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible,” The Embassy said in a statement via twitter.