In a meeting held in Tripoli, Mohamed al-Menfi, President of the Presidential Council, discussed with Stephanie Khoury, the UN Deputy Special Representative to Libya, the international vision for advancing the political process in the period ahead. Khoury presented a briefing detailing the forthcoming movement of the mission regarding structured dialogue tracks, affirming the Mission’s sustained commitment to mediating and bridging gaps between Libyan parties. The objective remains reaching a consensus that facilitates a definitive end to the transitional phase.
Al-Menfi clarified that the Council’s positive engagement with international efforts is contingent upon any political initiatives adhering to existing legal and constitutional references, ensuring a clear trajectory that avoids deviating from the organized political process. He reaffirmed the Council’s stance on “national ownership” as a fundamental principle for any solution, expressing support for all tracks culminating in elections within a precise timeframe. He emphasized the necessity of safeguarding institutional unity and involving all national components in final arrangements to ensure the settlement’s sustainability and its broad acceptance across various parties.