The commander of the self-proclaimed army in eastern Libya, Khalifa Haftar, met with the UK ambassador Frank Baker on Friday in Al-Rajma - east of Benghazi.
Baker and Haftar talked about the forthcoming Palermo Conference in Italy and recent developments in the Libyan crisis, the media office of Haftar's command reported.
The meeting came after Haftar had returned from Russia, where he met military officials, including the defense minister.
Rome reported Friday that Haftar confirmed his attendance to the conference after the Italian external intelligence chief carried out a flying visit to Moscow on Thursday, Aki stated.
EU also confirmed that its High Representative of the for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini will be present at the Palermo Conference on Libya.
The EU said the conference will aim at finding a solution to end the political deadlock in Libya and help boost and support the efforts of the UNSMIL in that regard, in addition to discussing elections and security and economic reforms.
