On the sidelines of the Africa-France Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, the President of the Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi, engaged in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron. The meeting served as a platform to evaluate the political and international trajectory of the Libyan file, emphasizing the urgent need for a unified global stance to support domestic stability. Both leaders agreed that a political settlement is the only viable path to ending the institutional division and concluding the protracted transitional periods that have long hindered the country’s progress.
The deliberations focused heavily on the necessity of advancing toward simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. Menfi and Macron stressed that the legitimacy of these elections hinges on the establishment of a consensual legal framework that ensures the inclusion of all Libyan factions. They highlighted the importance of moving beyond temporary governance structures toward a permanent political phase rooted in popular will. Furthermore, the leaders discussed the vital role of the international community in helping to cultivate a secure and stable environment conducive to voting, ensuring that the democratic process is both transparent and representative of the nation’s collective aspirations.
Moreover, the talks underscored the imperative of safeguarding the unity of Libyan institutions and adhering to the legal frameworks established by the Libyan Political Agreement and relevant UN Security Council resolutions. Both parties warned that unilateral arrangements or any steps taken without broad national consensus could further fragment the political landscape and derail the UN-led mediation efforts. Menfi reaffirmed that a successful political transition must remain a Libyan-led process, supported by the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). This diplomatic encounter in Nairobi underscores a renewed international momentum to resolve the Libyan impasse, framing the country’s stability as a cornerstone for regional security and sustainable development.
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