Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo at UN headquarters in New York. Al-Menfi presented his vision for ending Libya's political stalemate and transitioning to a unified government through national presidential and parliamentary elections.
According to a statement from al-Menfi's office, he emphasized that the role of the UN and the international community should be limited to supporting and facilitating a Libyan-led political process that respects national sovereignty and independence. Al-Menfi stressed the need for international efforts to prevent the reproduction of division and the prolongation of the transitional period.
Guterres expressed appreciation for al-Menfi's participation in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly and for his vision for addressing Libya's political, economic, and security challenges. The UN Secretary-General stated that he understood al-Menfi's observations on the political process and acknowledged their importance in the efforts of the UN Support Mission in Libya.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, where al-Menfi also delivered a speech on Libya's situation. Guterres and al-Menfi discussed recent developments in Libya and the path forward for the political process. In a gesture of appreciation, Guterres presented al-Menfi with a commemorative copy of the UN Charter.
Al-Menfi's vision for Libya's transition was presented amid recent developments in the country's politics, including the signing of an agreement by the "4+4" committee on August 30. The agreement aims to achieve the first two steps of the UN's road map for Libya, related to the legal framework for elections and the reconstitution of the National High Commission for Elections.
However, al-Menfi expressed reservations about the agreement, citing a lack of transparency. Despite this, he emphasized the Presidential Council's support for any serious process leading to national elections and an end to the transitional period. Guterres welcomed the House of Representatives' endorsement of the agreement, seeing it as an important step towards overcoming the current political stalemate.
The meeting between al-Menfi and Guterres reflects ongoing international efforts to support a peaceful resolution to Libya's conflict and transition to a unified government. The situation in Libya remains complex, with ongoing challenges in the political, economic, and security spheres. The international community continues to play a supportive role in facilitating a Libyan-led solution.
Key points
- Mohamed al-Menfi presents his vision for ending Libya's political stalemate to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
- The vision emphasizes the need for a Libyan-led political process and national elections.
- The meeting reflects ongoing international efforts to support a peaceful resolution to Libya's conflict.
Reporting sources
- Wasat TV · Wasat TV
