Day: October 8, 2021

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The US ambassador expresses concern that the latest version of the election law is ignorant of the UN Security Council’s call for parliamentary and presidential elections on December 24th.

Tobruk, The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, Youssef Al-Aqoury, held a virtual meeting with the US Ambassador and Special Envoy to Libya, Richard Norland, during which the latest political developments and challenges facing the upcoming elections were discussed.

According to the parliament’s web page, Al-Aqouri assured the American ambassador that the House of Representatives has carried out the duties entrusted to it and issued the parliamentary and presidential elections law, and that the House is keen on the success of the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.

In turn, Ambassador Norland expressed his concern over the election law’s ignoring of the UN Security Council’s call to hold parliamentary and presidential elections on December 24.

The two sides also discussed a number of common issues related to supporting the migration file, USAID programs in Libya, and enhancing trade cooperation.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives stressed the importance of the American role in this period to support the stability of Libya, pointing to the importance of strengthening cooperation programs with the United States and benefiting from its experiences in all fields.

Source: Libyan News Agency

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IRINI Commander: The operation is part of an agreed-upon track since the 1st Berlin Conference on Libya

Rome, The commander of the European (IRNI) operation to monitor the implementation of the arms embargo imposed on Libya, Admiral “Stefano Torquetto” stated that the mission is part of a process that includes political, military, economic and humanitarian tracks that were agreed upon at the Berlin 1 Conference at the beginning of 2020

Torquetto said in a statement to the Italian Agency Nova, Thursday, that this path represents the European approach to resolving the long-standing conflict in Libya by implementing the arms embargo and contributing to the implementation of United Nations measures to prevent the illegal export of oil from Libya and to combat human trafficking and smuggling activities.

He added that operation IRNI will continue to work to build capacity and train the Libyan Coast Guard and ensure stability and security in the central Mediterranean, and to remain at the same distance from all concerned parties.

Source: Libyan News Agency

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The Joint Military Committee 5 + 5 announces the completion of the procedures for removing mercenaries.

Geneva, The Military Committee (5 + 5) concluded its meetings in Geneva this Friday afternoon and issued a final statement in which it announced that it had completed the preparation of an action plan to remove mercenaries and foreign forces from Libya in a (gradual, simultaneous and balanced) manner.

The committee’s final statement stated that “the readiness of local and international monitoring of the ceasefire agreement is necessary before starting the implementation of the plan to remove mercenaries and foreign fighters, and the committee will communicate with the concerned parties locally and internationally, to support the implementation of the plan and respect for Libyan sovereignty.”

It should be noted that the United Nations Envoy for Support in Libya General Ian Kubis, in his opening speech to the meetings of the Joint Military Committee in Geneva the day before yesterday, Wednesday, expressed his optimism that this meeting would reach a positive result, as he said: (The agreement on an action plan sends a signal of hope to the people of Libya that things can move, including towards elections).

Source: Libyan News Agency

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Gutierrez, NATO is considering increasing support for the countries of the African Sahel to confront terrorism.

New York, The United Nations said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is considering increasing support for the Group of Five Sahel nations to combat terrorists.

In a recent letter to the UN Security Council, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Gutierrez said that NATO is currently studying options to increase support for the multinational force to combat terrorism in the five Sahel countries.

Gutierrez added, in his message, that this support from NATO can be expressed “through its subsidiary logistics and support agency,” explaining that the alliance “intends to conduct its own assessment that will determine its next commitment in the Sahel region,” without adding any details.

In his message, the Secretary-General of the International Organization stressed that he is still “convinced” of the need to establish a United Nations support office for the Sahel force, which includes about five thousand soldiers from Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Chad and Burkina Faso, noting that this office will be funded from mandatory contributions of the United Nations.

“This is the best approach to provide lasting and predictable support to the joint force,” Gutierrez added, while the United States, the largest financial contributor to the United Nations, has so far rejected this option supported by France and African countries.

Source: Libyan News Agency

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Session of talks between the Prime Minister and the Qatari Prime Minister was devoted to working to develop economic and investment relations, and to activate a number of agreements.

Doha, The Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, “Abdul Hamid Al-Dbaiba”, held Thursday evening in the Qatari capital, an expanded session of talks with the Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh “Khalid bin Khalifa Al Thani”.

The expanded session of talks was attended by the delegation accompanying the prime minister, which includes the governor of the Central Bank of Libya and the head of the Libyan Investment Corporation, as well as a number of ministers in the Qatari government.

The media office of the Prime Minister stated today that the talks were devoted to working to develop economic and investment relations between the two countries, and to activate a number of agreements that were suspended for various reasons.

They also discussed what was agreed upon between the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity and the Emir of the State of Qatar, the most important of which was the holding of a technical meeting between the General Electricity Company and the Qatar Electricity and Water Company, to study the possibility of cooperation between the two institutions, as well as encouraging and supporting investment in Libya through the establishment of a number of projects.

Source: Libyan News Agency

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Abu Khuzam discusses in Tunisia the return of the displaced Libyans and solving their problems.

Tunis, The Minister of State for Displaced Affairs and Human Rights assigned “Ahmed Abu Khuzam” to an official work mission for the Republic of Tunisia, during which he discussed the file of the displaced in Tunisia, resolved their problems urgently, and worked on their return to achieve comprehensive national reconciliation.

This came during the Minister’s meeting with the Chargé d’Affairs at the Libyan Embassy and the staff of the Office of the Displaced Affairs of the Embassy, and the legal attaché of the discussion on the situation of the displaced in Tunisia, and reviewing the latest statistics and data.

At the end of the meeting, it was agreed to meet with a group of the displaced today to listen to them directly, in preparation for taking urgent executive measures to solve their problems and facilitate their return to the homeland.

Source: Libyan News Agency