Tripoli: The workshop held by UNSMIL commended the decisive role of the Joint Military Committee (5+5) in implementing the ceasefire agreement concluded in October 2020. The workshop was participated by members of the House of Representatives (HoR) and High Council of State (HCS) with military, security, and civil society actors on advancing security sector reform and governance in Libya. UNSMIL stated on its website that the workshop discussed the role of legislative bodies and civil society in security sector reform and the importance of coordination between all parties concerned with this reform. The workshop, which was held on January 9 and 10, concluded with recommendations from the HoR and HCS participants, setting out principles and steps in the common pursuit of effective security reform in Libya. The mission said that moving forward, the HoR and HCS participants are encouraged to explore the possibility of translating some of their key recommendations into legislation aimed at addressing current security challenges identified during the workshop. Source: Libyan News Agency Damascus, Syria reiterated its full support and adherence to the One-China Principle , represented by the government of People's Republic of China, stressing that the island of Taiwan is an integral part of China. 'The Syrian Arab Republic affirms its full supports to Beijing's efforts to preserve China's sovereignty and territorial integrity' the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said in a statement. The ministry added that Syria condemns attempts of external interference in the domestic affairs of China, and all provocations and actions that would intensify the situation in the East Asian region and destabilize international security and stability. 'Syria considers that the island of Taiwan is an integral part of the People's Republic of China, and that this fact should not be affected by any procedure or election held there,' the Foreign Ministry concluded. Source: Syrian Arab News Agency
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