Source: SKY NEWS
Military action against Islamic State in Libya
will be on the agenda when 45 Defence Ministers meet at NATO
headquarters in Brussels later.
Officially, Britain says it is still waiting for an
invitation from the newly formed Libyan administration before
considering military help to the country.
Privately, plans are being drawn up in Rome, Washington, London and elsewhere for possible airstrikes against IS in the country.
The British military might also contribute towards a 6,000 strong training mission for the Libyan Army.
The meeting is being chaired by US Defence Secretary Ash
Carter and will also discuss what further action can be taken in Iraq
and Syria.
The US has not ruled out Saudi Arabian ground troops playing
a role in Syria but Secretary Carter insists it is just one option on
the table.
Pressure will be put on the Gulf States to do more in the
region as Washington, London and Paris seek to turn up the pressure on
the terrorist group.
It will be the first time the defence ministers have formally met since the air campaign began in September 2014.
Speaking ahead of the meeting the UK Defence Secretary
Michael Fallon said: "We plan to hit Da'esh (Islamic State) harder,
reducing territory, targeting their infrastructure and freeing more
people from their brutal regime.
"In order to achieve that, regional allies must make further
commitments as we look to intensify military activity across Iraq and
Syria."
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