Libyan deputy minister says gov't accepts Chavez plan

Libyan Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Kaim said on Friday the government had accepted a peace initiative put forward by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. His statement followed an apparent rejection of the plan by Saif al Islam, a son of Muammar Gaddafi, who said on Thursday he appreciated the offer but there was no need for help from Venezuela.

Kaim said the Chavez initiative stated a committee would be formed by African, Asian and Latin American countries "to help the international dialogue and to help the restoration of peace and stability." (Reuters)