In a statement on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, US President's advisor for Arab and African affairs, Masood Bouls, said Libyans in the east and west of the country have made significant progress in preparing a unified budget and coordinating economic and security efforts. Bouls made the remarks after attending a side event on Libya, which was co-hosted with the UN and several countries. The event aimed to discuss international support for peace, unity, and prosperity in Libya.
The side event, titled "International Support for Peace, Unity, and Prosperity in Libya," brought together several high-level participants, including Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, UN Special Representative for Libya Hanna Tietze, and representatives from Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and the UK. Bouls noted that the Libyan people are making progress, but more needs to be done to achieve a unified government and national elections.
According to Bouls, the time has come to build on the momentum gained so far by unifying Libyan institutions, deepening security integration, and supporting a Libyan-led process towards national elections and lasting peace. He also discussed the latest developments in Libya with Libyan Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi and Foreign Minister Taher Baour on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
Last week, Bouls announced that the US supports the UN's roadmap for Libya, which aims to achieve a unified government and national elections. The roadmap is being implemented by the UN Support Mission in Libya. Bouls' comments come as Libya continues to face significant challenges, including a prolonged political crisis and ongoing security concerns.
The situation in Libya was also discussed by several other countries, including Egypt, which has been actively engaged in efforts to stabilize the country. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has expressed concern about the security situation in Libya and called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.
The international community has been closely following developments in Libya, with several countries providing support to the UN's efforts to stabilize the country. The US, in particular, has been actively engaged in supporting the UN's roadmap for Libya and has expressed its commitment to helping the country achieve peace and stability.
Despite the progress made so far, significant challenges remain in Libya, including a complex security situation and ongoing divisions between different factions. However, with continued international support and a commitment to the UN's roadmap, there is hope that Libya can make progress towards a unified government and national elections.
Key points
- Progress made in economic and security coordination between east and west Libya
- US supports UN roadmap for Libya
- International community closely following developments in Libya
