The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) announced that members of the 4+4 committee held a meeting in Tunis, Tunisia, to follow up on the implementation of the agreement signed on August 30 in Tripoli. The meeting, chaired by UNSMIL's Special Representative to Libya, Hanna Tetteh, aimed to push forward the political process towards national elections. The committee reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the agreement, which includes arrangements for the reconstitution of the High National Elections Commission and the modification of the legal framework for presidential and legislative elections.
The meeting in Tunisia marks the ninth round of talks for the 4+4 committee and the first since the agreement was signed in Tripoli. The committee focused on reviewing progress made on the agreement, particularly regarding the reconstitution of the High National Elections Commission and the modification of the legal framework for elections. The agreement outlines a roadmap for the next steps in the electoral process, including national elections within 24 months. The UNSMIL said the meeting demonstrated the commitment of the parties to move forward with the electoral process.
The 4+4 committee agreement addresses the first two phases of the UN's roadmap for Libya, which include arrangements for the electoral framework. The agreement has received support from the international community, including the UN Security Council, which welcomed the signing of the agreement on September 8. The Security Council considered the agreement a crucial step towards free, fair, transparent, and inclusive national elections in Libya.
The UNSMIL reported that participants in the Tunis meeting reviewed statements of support for the agreement, including from the UN Security Council and the Libyan House of Representatives. On September 15, the UNSMIL welcomed the House of Representatives' endorsement of the agreement, saying it was an important step towards overcoming the political stalemate and creating conditions for presidential and parliamentary elections.
Members of the 4+4 committee agreed to continue engaging with other local parties to garner broader support for the agreement and its implementation. The UNSMIL emphasized that the agreement is not the end of the political process but rather a step towards a broader process aimed at resolving the political impasse and providing conditions for national elections. The implementation of the agreement requires cooperation from Libyan institutions and parties involved in the electoral process.
The UNSMIL highlighted that the agreement's implementation will focus on the reconstitution of the High National Elections Commission and the modification of the legal framework for presidential and legislative elections. These steps are crucial for the electoral process, and their implementation will pave the way for the completion of other electoral requirements. However, the success of these efforts depends on the parties' ability to agree on the details and continue to garner support from Libyan institutions.
The next meeting of the 4+4 committee is scheduled for the first week of October, which will review progress made since the Tunis meeting and continue discussions on implementing the agreement. The UNSMIL's efforts aim to maintain momentum for the agreement and ensure that it translates into concrete actions that lead to national elections. The agreement's success will depend on the parties' ability to work together and implement the necessary steps towards elections.
Key points
- The 4+4 committee meeting in Tunisia aimed to push forward the implementation of the agreement signed on August 30, which includes arrangements for the reconstitution of the High National Elections Commission and the modification of the legal framework for presidential and legislative elections.
- The agreement has received support from the international community, including the UN Security Council, which welcomed the signing of the agreement on September 8.
- The next meeting of the 4+4 committee is scheduled for the first week of October to review progress made and continue discussions on implementing the agreement.
