Libya's Council of State has expressed its rejection of any approaches or arrangements related to the 4+4 committee that would bypass the country's constitutional and legal frameworks. In a letter to the UN's special representative, Hana Tietie, Council head Mohamed Takkala emphasized the need to respect the country's institutions and the Libyan people's ownership of their political process. This comes ahead of a UN Security Council meeting.
The Council of State's stance was outlined in a series of decisions made during its 121st session, which was attended by a quorum. These decisions included the Council's position on the 4+4 committee, laws passed by the House of Representatives that the Council objects to, and a decision to participate in a mini-committee meeting on implementing the political roadmap. The Council also discussed the reconstitution of the High National Elections Commission.
According to the Council, any arrangements related to the political or electoral process must be based on the Constitutional Declaration, its amendments, and the Libyan Political Agreement. The Council stressed that such arrangements must also adhere to the competencies of existing institutions and the principle of consensus between the House of Representatives and the Council of State.
The Council of State emphasized that it will not accept any arrangements that undermine the powers of institutions established under the Libyan Political Agreement or bypass the country's constitutional and legal frameworks. The Council called for respect for the rules governing the transitional period and for the Libyan people to maintain ownership of their political process.
Regarding the role of the UN Support Mission in Libya, the Council of State noted that the mission's task is to facilitate and support the political process, without exceeding the competencies of Libyan institutions or imposing arrangements that affect Libyan ownership of their political process.
The Council of State reiterated its commitment to reviving the UN's roadmap, announced on August 21, 2025, which it had previously approved. The Council called for the resumption of this process and the implementation of the steps outlined in the roadmap. The roadmap is seen as a political framework for completing the transitional period and achieving electoral milestones.
The letter from Mohamed Takkala comes amid ongoing UN efforts to push Libya's political process forward, amidst disagreements over the management of the political and electoral tracks and the limits of existing institutions' competencies.
Key points
- Libya's Council of State rejects 4+4 committee approach bypassing constitutional frameworks.
- Council emphasizes need to respect Libyan institutions and people's ownership of political process.
- Council reiterates commitment to UN roadmap for completing transitional period.
