US President Donald Trump and French counterpart Emmanuel Macron discussed their concern about “worsening foreign interference” in Libya and “agreed on the need for urgent de-escalation,” the White House said.
The two leaders also discussed progress on reopening the United States and France, as well as global economies locked down during the coronavirus outbreak, it said. Trump said he looked forward to convening Group of Seven leaders soon.
On Monday, the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) announced that it had captured the Watiya airbase from the Libyan National Army (LNA).
The LNA on Wednesday said its forces were retiring 3km from all front lines in the capital, Tripoli. from midday.
The LNA announced a unilateral ceasefire to avoid bloodshed during the final days of Ramadan and allow people to prepare for the holiday, said spokesman Ahmed al-Mismari.
The military is determined to recapture Watiya, he added, stressing: “The war to liberate all Libyan territories has not stopped and will continue.”
