EU foreign ministers discuss outcome of Libya conference

EU foreign ministers are due on Monday to discuss the outcome of international talks aimed at overcoming the conflict in Libya, held in Berlin the previous day.

International leaders, including some that have backed opposing sides in the conflict, agreed on Sunday to uphold a UN arms embargo and end military support for the country's warring factions.

Ahead of the conference, the European Union pledged to do whatever was necessary to implement any agreements reached at the negotiating table, especially in relation to a ceasefire and an existing UN arms embargo for Libya.

This could include an EU-flagged mission for the North African country, according to the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.

Greece and Italy have shown willingness to send troops, while Germany has said it would consider participating.

Borrell may outline initial proposals, although ministers are likely to return to the issue in more details when they next meet in a month's time, a senior EU official said on Friday.

Libya has been in turmoil since the 2011 overthrow of dictator Muammar Gaddafi and has become a battleground for rival proxy forces. Embattled Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj enjoys United Nations backing and a Turkish force presence, while rival commander Khalifa Haftar has the support of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Russia.    (dpa)