The United Arab Emirates supports Egypt's initiative on Libya as a step towards a ceasefire and political solution.

With the support of the US National Security Council, the Egyptian initiative strengthens the Arab and international momentum of an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of foreign forces, and the return to the political path, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash tweeted.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has announced a new Libyan initiative, which proposes the election of a council of leaders and a ceasefire from Monday.

Gargash said the international community could not agree to the continuation of hostilities, adding that all Libyan parties to the conflict needed a comprehensive political solution.