The Libyan Government has denounced the signing of an external funding agreement between the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the State of Qatar, as stated in its official statement No. 30 of 2025.
This agreement, concluded under the title of “Supporting the Libyan Political Dialogue,” was deemed by the government to be a blatant overstep of the mission’s mandate and an explicit violation of Libyan national sovereignty. Consequently, the government decided to suspend all forms of cooperation and coordination with the UN mission. It stipulated that a formal apology and the cancellation of all financial and political understandings passed without the knowledge of the Libyan state are prerequisites for resuming engagement.
The government pointed out that entering into this agreement without notification or oversight from the official Libyan authorities constitutes a breach of diplomatic norms and a departure from the mission’s expected role, which demands neutrality and respect for national authorities. The government emphasised that any future political initiatives or dialogues will only be recognised if they are entirely homegrown and free from any foreign financing or illicit influences.
Furthermore, the government assigned legal and moral responsibility for this action to the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. It viewed the move as an attempt to circumvent national initiatives and to re-impose political tracks dictated from abroad.