In a recent meeting at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Masoud Pols, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs, and Nabil Fahami, Secretary-General of the Arab League, discussed several regional files, including developments in Libya and Sudan. Pols stated that the meeting was productive and focused on the role of the Arab League in supporting efforts to address the Libyan crisis.
The meeting between Pols and Fahami aimed to explore ways to support Libyan-led efforts to unify state institutions and move towards national elections. They also discussed the situation in Sudan and the Arab League's role in facilitating a peaceful transition. The talks took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, highlighting the importance of coordination between the Arab League and international parties involved in the Libyan and Sudanese files.
Pols emphasized that the discussions centered on supporting Libyan efforts to unify state institutions and pave the way for a credible electoral process. He noted that the goal is to build a more stable and prosperous future for all Libyans, ending the institutional division and supporting the political process. This stance aligns with the Arab League's previous position on Libya, which emphasizes the need for a Libyan-led and owned political process.
The Arab League has consistently supported a political process in Libya that leads to the unification of institutions and the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections. Fahami previously stressed the importance of pushing the political process towards unifying institutions and conducting elections, ensuring that Libyans maintain ownership of the political process. The League has also expressed readiness to continue supporting UN efforts in this direction.
In addition to Libya, the talks between Pols and Fahami touched on the Sudanese situation. Pols mentioned that the Arab League plays a supportive role in the "Quintet's" efforts to facilitate a civilian political transition in Sudan. The proposed path involves Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue on the country's future, aiming to preserve Sudan's unity. These moves coincide with regional and international efforts to address the Sudanese crisis.
The meeting between Pols and Fahami reflects ongoing US-Arab coordination on regional files, particularly those requiring political solutions and coordination between international and regional parties. The two sides also reviewed regional developments and ways to enhance coordination to prevent further escalation. Fahami emphasized the importance of containment and diplomatic efforts to avoid further regional deterioration.
Pols' meeting with Fahami is part of a series of moves and contacts related to the Libyan file, as international efforts continue to support a political process leading to institutional unification and elections. The continued dialogue between the US and the Arab League on Libyan and Sudanese issues highlights the ongoing communication and coordination between Washington and the Arab League on key regional files.
Key points
- The US and Arab League are coordinating efforts to support unified Libyan institutions and national elections.
- The discussions also covered the situation in Sudan and the Arab League's role in facilitating a peaceful transition.
- The US and Arab League aim to prevent further regional escalation through diplomatic efforts.
