Military operations is not the solution: Germany

BEIJING: German Foreign Minister yesterday said the situation in Libya could not be solved through military action.

Guido Westerwelle instead called for a ceasefire when the Nato campaign was launched air strikes against the military.


Westerwelle was speaking after talks with his counterparts from China, Yang Jiechi in Beijing.

He was in Beijing for an official visit to Japan before.


"There is only a political solution and we must mobilize the political process. It can begin with a ceasefire to be followed Gaddafi to allow the peace process started, "he told reporters.


Jet bombers, the United States, Britain, France, Canada, Denmark and Belgium carry out attacks against Libyan military targets since March 19 and based on Security Council resolution 1973 of the United Nations authorizing 'all necessary measures' to protect the public.

The campaign was aimed at overthrowing Gaddafi is now faced with a rebellion against the 41 year rule.


China and Germany to take a neutral attitude in the poll.