The Arab League (AL) called on the United Nations and relevant countries to unfreeze Libya's assets and properties, said a statement issued after a special meeting of Arab foreign ministers on Saturday night.

The meeting agreed on the return of Libya to the AL, which suspended Libya's membership in February amid mounting violence triggered by anti-government protests.

The AL stressed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Libya should be respected and pledged support for Libya during its transitional period.

Mohamoud Jibril, chairman of Libyan rebels' National Transitional Council's Executive Bureau, attended the meeting. He called the Arab countries to help his country overcome the current difficulties.

He said if the NTC fails to bring about stability, it will ask the Arab states to help it achieve this.

Libyan rebels, with the help of NATO's military actions, have controlled most parts of the country including the capital Tripoli, and are now searching for Gaddafi and his family members.