Washington, D.C, October 26, 2020, SPA -- The United States of America has welcomed the announcement of an immediate nationwide ceasefire agreement, signed by the Libyan parties, at the 5 + 5 Joint Military Commission talks, held in Geneva on 23 October. In a statement, the US State Department expressed its appreciation for the vital role played by Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations Stephanie Williams in facilitating the talks, stressed the need for all conflict parties to support this step. -- SPA 21:43 LOCAL TIME 18:43 GMT 0020 www.spa.gov.sa/w1436549