Day: September 25, 2021

Rome, Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio warned, Friday, that the failure to hold elections in Libya would generate instability and would increase the chances of exacerbating the terrorism and migration crises.

Di Maio said in statements carried by the Italian news agency AKI that the situation on the ground in Libya is not excellent, adding that the international community is fully aware that the Libyans want elections.

Yesterday, Di Maio met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gutierrez in New York, during which they discussed, among other things, the situation in Afghanistan and Libya.

It is noteworthy that Foreign Minister Di Maio stressed, months ago, the European Union’s support for the Libyan authorities in their efforts to achieve stability and reconstruction, as well as national reconciliation, considering that a stable political framework is in fact a prerequisite; To create a broader partnership with Libya.

Source: Libyan News Agency

New York, The President of the Presidential Council, “Mohamed Al-Mnifi” praised the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the international and local levels, in preserving human rights, in principle fully prepared to provide the necessary support to the Red Cross to work in Libya, in cooperation with the Libyan Red Crescent Society, within the scope of international law, to achieve the lofty goals for which these two organizations work.

This came during his meeting, today, Friday, at the headquarters of the Libyan mission in New York, with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Maurer, in the presence of the Libyan representative to the United Nations, Taher Al-Sunni, to discuss the latest developments in the situation in Libya, human rights files and public freedoms in Libya.

In the interview, “Al-Mnifi” stressed that everything he did in the Presidential Council was derived from the principles of international law and human rights, referring in this regard to working to release some prisoners and detainees, which is a positive step on the path to national reconciliation in the country.

Mnifi explained that the Presidential Council will focus on the file of the displaced inside and outside Libya, to ensure their return to their cities and families, and to address their conditions, noting that the reopening of the coastal road between the east and west of the country was a positive and important factor in this file.

The President of the Presidential Council also stressed that despite his rejection of external interference, he welcomes the humanitarian work and tasks carried out by the Red Cross, in coordination with the Red Crescent in Libya.

In turn, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross stressed that the Committee is ready to provide all aspects of assistance in the humanitarian fields, and to work within the framework of international law and the Geneva Convention on Human Rights, in order to protect civilians and ensure that peoples enjoy their rights and freedom, in cooperation with the concerned governments.

Source: Libyan News Agency

Tripoli, The representative of the Presidential Council, “Abdullah Al-Lafi” affirmed that the Presidential Council is going ahead with its pledges it made to the Libyans, represented in leading the country to the most important and long-awaited entitlement, which is the elections.

During his speech, Friday evening, at the opening of the Marcos Arch Equestrian Festival, in Tripoli, Al-Lafi called on all parties to give priority to the public interest, pointing out that the Libyans do not want more improvisation and political chaos, and that any other transitional stages will not serve interest of the country.

Al-Lafi reiterated that the safety of the political process, in accordance with the road map adopted by the Political Dialogue Forum, is one of the priorities of the Presidential Council, and the legislative authority must assume its national and legal responsibilities in completing the legislation required to complete the electoral process.

Source: Libyan News Agency

Tripoli, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Najla Al-Manqoush, held, via the “Zoom” technology, a meeting with the Director of the United States Agency for International Development, “Samantha Power,” during which they discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation, stressing the importance of holding transparent and credible parliamentary and presidential elections. next December.

Also reviewed the steps taken by her and by the national unity government to achieve peace, stability and development, and the importance of supporting the program for the integration of armed formations.

The Director of the Development Agency “Power” affirmed the readiness of the US Agency for International Development to provide assistance for the success of the electoral process… reiterating the US commitment to supporting stability and political transition in Libya, and helping the Libyan people achieve their goals.

Source: Libyan News Agency

New York, The President of the Presidential Council, “Mohamed Al-Mnifi”, valued the efforts of the Republic of China with Libya, its stand with the Libyan people and their choices, and the position of its government and its support for the new authorities, represented by the Presidential Council, the Government of National Unity, in unifying state institutions, foremost of which is, Unification of the military institution.

This came in a phone call between the President of the Presidential Council and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, to discuss bilateral relations between the two countries.

“Mnifi” said during the phone call, that the stability of Libya calls on us to cooperate with the Chinese government in the economic and reconstruction fields, which will contribute to efforts to achieve stability in Libya, referring to the historical relations with the Republic of China, calling for the return of Chinese companies to work in all areas. throughout Libya in the coming period.

Mnifi praised China’s handling of the Libyan issue through its policy that did not take sides, which makes it work anywhere in Libya. He said that we look forward to China’s support for the efforts we are making politically through its membership in the Security Council to restore the political stability in Libya.

In turn, the Chinese Foreign Minister, during this call, expressed his satisfaction with what the President of the Presidential Council spoke, stressing his support for the political process, and work to help the Presidential Council overcome the difficulties it is facing.

Wang Yi stressed China’s support for the efforts of the Presidential Council and the Government of National Unity, its rejection of any external interference in their work, and its support for the Council to complete the political process in a timely manner, calling for full respect for Libyan sovereignty and the sovereignty of its territory, and that his country is working on the role of mediation through Libya’s surrounding countries, and the United Nations, to solve the problems facing the political process, pointing out that the political process is going through a sensitive stage, and that China provides full support to the UN mission.

The Chinese Foreign Minister promised that his country will work through its membership in the Security Council to extend the mission’s work, help it accomplish its tasks, and lift the embargo on frozen Libyan funds.

With regard to the Corona pandemic, the Chinese Foreign Minister announced that the Chinese government has provided (400,000) doses of the vaccine, in addition to some supplies, requesting the competent authorities to communicate with China to coordinate their delivery to Libya.

In conclusion, the Chinese minister stressed that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the efforts of the Presidential Council and the Government of National Unity in the reconstruction in Libya, and that China is ready to support in the reconstruction and infrastructure, through Chinese companies, in accordance with the agreements previously concluded, and that the Chinese government will work to encourage Chinese companies to return to Libya.

Source: Libyan News Agency

New York, The President of the Presidential Council, “Mohamed Al-Mnifi,” met Friday in New York, the head of the Russian delegation to the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, “Sergei Lavrov”, to discuss the latest developments in the situation in Libya.

During the meeting, Mnifi commended the historical relations between the two friendly countries, Libya and Russia, stressing the need to work to strengthen them, in various fields, pointing to the importance of the Russian role in the success of the political process and stability in Libya.

Lavrov praised the council’s recent steps to release a number of prisoners, within the framework of the national reconciliation project announced by the President of the Presidential Council on September 6.

The Russian minister stressed the need for the simultaneous withdrawal of mercenaries and foreign forces from Libya, and to move forward with the reconciliation project to ensure that the elections are held on time.

The Russian Foreign Minister also expressed his support for political efforts aimed at achieving stability in Libya, praising the role of the Presidential Council in leading national reconciliation and internal consensus.

Source: Libyan News Agency