Italy and France have intensified efforts to end conflict in Libya, Foreign Minister Enzo Moavero Milanesi said after meeting his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian in Rome on April 19.

“Naturally we talked about the situation in Libya, which is worrying and holds the attention of both our governments,” Moavero explained at  a joint press conference with Le Drian. “Our position, an absolutely joint one, is that a ceasefire must be achieved as soon as possible”.

Le Drian underlined that cease-fire and return to negociations are paramount.