Hillary Clinton, the US Secretary of State, has urged the National Transitional Council (NTC) to assume a seat at the United Nations as soon as possible, while expressing concern that Gaddafi's arsenal does not fall into the hands of the country's neighbours.
She also emphasised the importance of a continued role for NATO "as long as civilians remain under threat of attack."
Her comments came at the end of the Paris summit hosted by Nicolas Sarkozy and David Cameron in which the NTC outlined its roadmap for constitutional and electoral reform.
The meeting, which lasted for two and a half hours and was attended by 60 countries and international organisations, also provided an opportunity for the members of the NTC to meet world leaders.
Mrs Clinton also urged the United Nations to continue with the lifting of sanctions on Libya, while commending the rebels for overthrowing the former Libyan leader.
She said: "Six months ago, Libyans risked everything to stand up to a dictator and demand a better future. While the struggle is not over, today that future beckons."
British Foreign Secretary William Hague, also at the meeting, told Sky News: "there are still fighters loyal to the remnants of the regime, however most of Libya is now under the control of the National Transitional Council... which is now well established in Tripoli.
"The world has come together to support the future of Libya," he said.
Earlier today, an audiotape was released in which Gaddafi urged those loyal to his regime to continue the fight.
A press conference is expected later tonight to detail the outcome of the summit.