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Britain has called an international conference in London next week to discuss the Libyan crisis, including the humanitarian needs of those affected by the conflict.
A number of Arab and African countries are expected to attend the conference, to be held on March 29, amid reports of divisions and tensions in the western alliance leading the military campaign in Libya.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said in a statement the conference would take stock of the implementation of the U.N. Security Council resolution authorising measures to enforce a no-fly zone in Libya and to protect civilians.
“We will consider the humanitarian needs of the Libyan people and identify ways to support the people of Libya in their aspirations for a better future. A wide and inclusive range of countries will be invited, particularly from the region. It is critical that the international community continues to take united and coordinated action in response to the unfolding crisis. The meeting will form a contact group of nations to take forward this work,” he said.
In a separate statement in the Commons, Mr. Hague said Britain wanted NATO to take control of the military operations “as quickly as possible''.
“These coalition operations are currently under U.S. command, but we want them to transition to NATO command and control as quickly as possible,” he told MPs.
A number of Arab and African countries are expected to attend the conference, to be held on March 29, amid reports of divisions and tensions in the western alliance leading the military campaign in Libya.
Foreign Secretary William Hague said in a statement the conference would take stock of the implementation of the U.N. Security Council resolution authorising measures to enforce a no-fly zone in Libya and to protect civilians.
“We will consider the humanitarian needs of the Libyan people and identify ways to support the people of Libya in their aspirations for a better future. A wide and inclusive range of countries will be invited, particularly from the region. It is critical that the international community continues to take united and coordinated action in response to the unfolding crisis. The meeting will form a contact group of nations to take forward this work,” he said.
In a separate statement in the Commons, Mr. Hague said Britain wanted NATO to take control of the military operations “as quickly as possible''.
“These coalition operations are currently under U.S. command, but we want them to transition to NATO command and control as quickly as possible,” he told MPs.