In a briefing to the UN Security Council regarding the situation in Libya, Massad Boulos, the U.S. Advisor for Near Eastern and African Affairs, emphasized the United States’ robust backing for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Hanna Tetteh. Boulos clarified that the priority remains advancing a political process led and owned by Libyans themselves to determine their nation’s future.
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Boulos noted that Washington is actively engaging with leaders across the Libyan spectrum to encourage a pragmatic and coordinated approach to addressing urgent challenges. He called upon all Libyan parties to interact constructively with the UN mission and take tangible steps toward unifying sovereign institutions. Such progress is essential to establishing the necessary conditions for holding credible presidential and parliamentary elections, enabling the Libyan people to choose their leadership.
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Furthermore, the U.S. Advisor highlighted that this political trajectory serves as a foundation for improving governance and integrating Libya’s economic and security institutions. He asserted that these efforts are vital for fostering long-term stability and economic prosperity. Boulos added that moving forward on these fronts would bolster regional security and create new opportunities for developmental partnerships, including deeper collaboration with American companies to support Libya’s growth