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The situation in Libya - Security Council, 10074th meeting — Security Council — 19 December 2025
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SC · President [15:44]:

The 10,074th meeting of the Security Council is called. Order. The provisional agenda for this meeting is the situation in Libya. The agenda is adopted in accordance with Rule 37 of the council's Provisional Rules of Procedure. I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting.

It is so decided.

In accordance with Rule 39 of the Council's Provisional Rules of Procedure, I invite Ms. Hanna Servatete, Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, to participate in the meeting. It is so decided.

The Security Council will now begin its consideration of item two of the agenda. I wish to draw the attention of the Council members to document S 2025 792, the report of the Secretary General on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by Ms. Hanna Serravate and Ambassador Mohammad Rabi Yusuf, Deputy Permanent Representative of Somalia, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to Resolution 1970 of 2011 concerning Libya. I now give the floor to Ms. Hanna Serva Tete.


UNSMIL · SRSG Libya; Head of UNSMIL · Hanna Tete [17:26]:

Thank you very much, Madam President, Excellencies, distinguished members of Council. Four months have elapsed since I first presented the roadmap to this council on 21 August and ANSMIL has been engaging Libyan stakeholders with regard to its implementation, which I admit has been quite challenging. During my last briefing, I reported that the prioritized first actions for the implementation of the Roadmap, namely the reconstitution of the Board of the High National Elections Commission HNEC and the consideration and passage of the amendments to the Constitutional and legal Framework for Elections that were recommended by the Advisory Committee set up earlier this year by ansmil, have not yet been achieved. But this is not for lack of trying. An engagement with the two Chambers in my last briefing, I had informed that the two Committees on Sovereign Positions of the House of Representatives and the High State Council respectively had agreed on the 4th of October to reconstitute the HNC within two weeks.

Despite multiple efforts and engagements with these institutions, this did not happen. While the High State Council provided names to the House of Representatives for selection of a chair of HNEC, there was no further progress. ANSMIL subsequently convened on 20 November a plenary meeting of the International Follow Up Committee on Libya at the Ambassadorial level, with the participation of representatives of the two institutions and invited them to brief on their progress on these two milestones, but it was clear that there was still a lot of work to be done to arrive at a consensus. On 28 November, after further engagement, the two institutional committees of their respective bodies, in the presence of ansmil, signed an agreement establishing a mechanism for the selection of the Board members of hnic. According to the agreed timelines, names of candidates should have been transferred by the High State Council to the House of Representatives and selection finalized by 11 December.

However, this did not happen. It is our assessment that the delays are a manifestation of the lack of trust between the two institutions, their own internal divisions, and the inability to overcome their differences and agree on a wave on the way forward to resolve the current impasse. But I must acknowledge, however, the serious efforts by some members of these institutions to advance these two processes regarding the amendment of the constitutional and legal framework for elections, the High State Council had dissolved this delegation to the Six Plus Six Committee in 2023 in an internally contested decision, and it was only on Wednesday, 17th December that we received a communication from the Presidency of the High State Council to the effect that they had reconstituted the High State Council delegation to the six plus six Committee, which now creates the opportunity to engage on these matters. We note that this has been an internally contested matter within the High State Council, with more than 75 members writing to ANSMIL expressing their support for the original six plus six members to take this legislation forward. Madam President, Excellencies, Members of Council, we believe that it is necessary to complete these two tasks in order to have credible elections.

It would be desirable for HNEC to have a fully constituted Board to manage the process of conducting what would be the most consequential elections in the history of the country. The Board's legal framework requires that all regions of the country are represented on the Board, and currently the east is not represented. We note, however, that the Board has just enough members to have a quorum to facilitate the conduct of business, which is the reason why it has been possible to conduct municipal elections across the country. Therefore, we will continue our work with HNC to facilitate the conduct of presidential and legislative elections. Madam President, Excellencies, Members of Council, on 28th November, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon.

Agila Saleh, released a statement calling for the holding of presidential elections following simultaneous demonstrations in five cities in the Eastern region demanding presidential elections. In response, HNEC released a statement on 30 November stating its readiness to begin preparations for presidential and legislative elections starting in April 2026. More recently, these calls for elections have been echoed by Prime Minister Abdulhamed dbeiba in his 16 December statement. In the same statement, the Prime Minister announced his intention to conduct a government reshuffle of the Government of National Unity. We are not privy to the details of any intended reshuffle.

UNSMIL calls on the main political actors to facilitate an agreement on the legal framework for elections so that HNEC can proceed with its necessary preparations. We will also advance a mechanism to address changes in the electoral laws. Madam President, Excellencies, Members of Council on the 14th and 15th of December, Ansmel launched the inaugural meeting of the Structured Dialogue, which is one of the core components of the roadmap. This is the first process of this magnitude to be held on Libyan soil. ANSMIL invited nominations from key sovereign institutions, civil society actors, political parties, academia, and cultural and linguistic components, and also invited representation from other state institutions.

The Structured Dialogue brings together a representative spectrum of Libyan Society with 124 Libyan personalities representing these different institutions and stakeholder groups. While its launch took place in Tripoli, it is the intention of ANSMIL to facilitate meetings of the thematic working groups across the country and also encouraged participation through digital platforms so that as many as possible have the opportunity to share their views on the matters under consideration. Libyan women comprise 35% of the participants and we also ensure the representation of young people and persons with disabilities. We received over 1000 solicited and unsolicited nominations. The reflecting the desire of Libyans who are not in government to contribute to developing a unified vision for the future of their country.

While some did not join due to political circumstances, we hope they will be able to join future meetings. The Structured Dialogue is intended to define guiding principles for state building and formulating policy and legislative recommendations in the area of governance, the economy, security and national reconciliation. This approach is expected to help facilitate the creation of the political conditions for a peaceful electoral process to be held and also help to maintain peace and stability in the aftermath of elections. It is also intended to solicit the views of Libyans themselves on addressing the critical challenges facing the country, as well as their views on the appropriate mechanisms and structures that should be developed for the implementation of the Structured Dialogue outcomes the outcomes will be published for dissemination among the broader public. I would like to be clear that the Structured Dialogue will proceed in parallel with the other tracks of the ROADMAP and is not a replacement of any of the identified milestones of the roadmap.

We will consult with members of the Structured Dialogue and consider their recommendations relating to the implementation of the first two steps of the roadmap, which will inform our proposals for a mechanism for progressing changes in the electoral laws. I am pleased to report the positive and constructive spirit by members in both the plenary session and the four thematic tracks of the Structured Dialogue. They also reflected on the responsibility they feel towards the Libyan people to address pressing issues facing the country that directly impacts their lives. Madam President Excellencies, members of Council Libya's persistent fiscal fragmentation continues to undermine economic stability in the Libyan dinar, weaken service delivery and erode public trust in state institutions. Against this backdrop, on the 18th of November, delegates from the House of Representatives and the High State Council signed an agreement establishing a unified development program as a common framework for development spending.

ANSMEL considers this a constructive step in the right direction, intended to strengthen financial stability through implementing expenditure controls and advancing development initiatives across the country in a financially prudent and inclusive manner. If implemented with transparency, effective oversight, an alignment with Libyan law and international public financial management standards, it could help address the core economic challenges, including strengthening the provision of public goods and services to the population. ANSMIL stands ready to support Libyan institutions in harmonizing and strengthening the country's fragmented oversight and regulatory architecture to enable coherent implementation of the agreement. The mission urges Libyan stakeholders to continue dialogue towards agreeing on a unified national budget. On 18 October, municipal council elections were successfully held in 16 municipalities following their interruption in August, voter turnout was 68%.

On 13 December elections were conducted in nine municipalities, including Benghazi, Sabha and Sirte, where the processes had previously been suspended. As HNEC continues working towards the announcements of results, these elections are a welcome step in restoring the legitimacy of local governance. We commend the authorities in the east and south for securing the electoral process and hope that this will give further stimulus for national elections. Madam President, Excellencies, following the agreement on new security arrangements in Tripoli, the security in the environment in the capital has stabilized to a certain extent. The truce continues to hold.

However, the situation in the city and in western Libya remains fragile, with sporadic outbreak of armed clashes in areas of southern Tripoli and elsewhere. I urge all relevant actors to work together towards implementing the security arrangements agreed upon and advance the necessary reforms to achieve stability. Through ANS Mill's facilitation, a joint border communications center was established on 28 October in Benghazi, complementing the center set up in Tripoli in April of this year. This is a constructive step in advancing a unified approach between the LNA and the GNU towards border management and cooperation.

Madam President and Excellencies, Members of Council, we welcome Libya's universal periodic review process that took place in the Human rights council on 11 November and stand ready to work closely with Libyan authorities and stakeholders on the recommendations that were made. Nonetheless, I remain deeply concerned about human rights violations, including violence against women, migrants and minorities. End deaths in custody the killing of Hansa Al Mujahed, a prominent figure and blogger, on the 21st of November in Tripoli, sends a chilling message to women on participating in public life and risks silencing them at a time when their contribution is most needed. I call on the authorities to expedite an impartial and transparent investigation, prosecute those responsible and take urgent measures to ensure all Libyans can safely engage in civic activities without fear, which would include the adoption of the Law on the Prevention of Violence against women. On 26 October, ANSMIL sadly confirmed another death in custody of a detainee in Benghazi following allegations of torture and denial of medical care by a unit reportedly affiliated with the Minister of Interior in the East.

This brings the total of 24 deaths in custody across the country that have been verified by ANSMIL between March and November this year. These deaths raise serious concerns about wider patterns of arbitrary detention, ill treatment and lack of accountability.

Madam President, Excellencies, Members of Council Regarding the implementation of the decisions of this Council in respect of the extension of the missions mandate in UN Security Council Resolution 2796 of this year and taking into consideration the recommendations of the Strategic Review, ANSMIL has set up an internal task force to implement the decisions and recommendations, but in a gradual manner due to resource constraints. We have started with recommendations that can be implemented within existing resources to include, among other things, increasing the mission's presence in eastern Libya and establishing a dedicated economic section in Ansmil which is planned for early 2026. ANSMIL also intends to expand its presence in Sapa in 2027 should resources allow and will include this in its budget proposals for 2027 to be submitted early next year.

Madam President, Excellencies, Members of Council, the political process should not be held hostage by the inaction of key political stakeholders who, willingly or not, are maintaining the status quo. In my last briefing, I stated that if the two institutions fail to have agreed on the first two milestones of the political roadmap, I would be prepared to seek an alternative mechanism and seek the support of this Council. The launch of the Structured Dialogue gives us the opportunity to also consult Libyan interlocutors on the most effective way of proceeding on the first two elements of the roadmap, and we will draw on their recommendations to advance the creation of the political conditions needed for the holding of elections. In parallel, we will continue to engage with key political stakeholders also to advance the political roadmap. I intend to present this mechanism in my upcoming briefing in February.

In a few days, Libyans will celebrate Independence Day on 24 December, the same date that was set for national elections in 2021. Four years later, the country's path to election remains fraught with complications that are challenging, but we believe can be overcome. I call on all Libyan leaders to respond to the desires of the Libyan people and rise above their differences in the interests of the unity and integrity of the Libyan state and to advance the welfare of the Libyan people. The true spirit of independence lies in a nation's ability to shape its destiny through unity, paving the way for a secure sovereign state with a government that enjoys the support of the majority of its citizens, renewed legitimacy and unified institutions. That is what we are working towards.

Thank you.


Speaker 3 [34:04]:

I thank Ms. Tete for her briefing. I now give the floor to Ambassador Mohammed Rabi Yusuf.


Somalia · Chair, 1970 Committee; DPR · Mohammad Rabi Yusuf [34:16]:

Thank you, Madam President.

In accordance with paragraph 24E of Resolution 1970 of 2011 dated 26th February 2011, I have the honor to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee.

The report covers the period from 22 August to 19 December 2025, during which time the Committee met once in informal consultations and conducted additional work using the silence procedure with the aim of facilitating the implementation of the sanctions measures at the outset. I wish to recall that by resolution 2804 of the year 2025, dated 25 November, the Security Council extended for a further six months the authorizations related to the inspection of vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya for better employ implementation of the arms embargo.

Turning to the activities of the Committee in informal consultations dated 26 August, the committee heard a presentation by the Panel of Experts on its interim report, which was submitted to the security council on 12 September. The report focused on acts that threatened the peace, stability and security in Libya, implementation of the arms embargo and prevention of illicit exports of petroleum. The Committee is currently considering follow up action on one of the recommendations contained in the interim report.

During the informal consultations, a Committee member also raised the question of a possible Committee visit to Libya. A matter on which I expressed my openness to exploring with the Committee members in the coming weeks and months. During the reporting period with respect to the arms embargo, the Committee received one report on a vessel inspection conducted by the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation Irini, submitted pursuant to resolutions 2292 of 2016 and 2780 of 2025.

The committee also received an initial report from Spain on a vessel inspection carried out in its territorial waters and submitted in line with resolution 2213 of the year 2020 sorry of the year 2015. In this regard, the Panel also informed the Committee that it undertook an inspection of the seized items upon invitation from the Spanish authorities. The Committee has further requested a subsequent written report from Spain containing all relevant details on the inspection, seizure and disposal of prohibited items.

Further on the arms embargo in response to a request received from Libya, the Committee sought additional information, including an update on the structure of the security forces under the control of the Libyan government, in line with paragraph 5 of resolution 2769 of the year 2025. The Committee also received an exemption request from Germany submitted in accordance with paragraph 9C of resolution 1970 of the year 2011. Several members of the Committee expressed the view that no notification nor exemption was necessary in this situation, and the Committee did not issue a written response.

Madam President, I will now turn to assets freeze matters. In this regard, no negative decision was taken by the Committee in relation to 14 notifications invoking paragraph 19A of resolution 191970 of the year 2011, all of which were submitted by Bahrain and concerned the Libyan Investment Authority.

In each of these instances, pursuant to paragraph 17 of resolution 2769 of 2025, the Committee has informed the Permanent Mission of the State of Libya of the final outcome of the Committee's consideration of these exemption notifications. The Committee received two additional exemption notifications from the United Kingdom, also invoking paragraph 19A, which remain under consideration, and it responded to another request from Italy submitted under the same paragraph.

Further, on the assets freeze with respect to five notifications submitted by Bahrain invoking paragraph 21 of resolution 1970 of the year 2011, the Committee has requested additional information on another such notification. Bahrain provided confirmation on a point that enabled fulfillment of the requirements of paragraph 21. The committee also has before it seventh such notification submitted by Bahrain.

The Committee has responded to several letters from Libya providing updates on the status of various asset freeze requests. The Committee also has before it several other requests received from Libya and Qatar which remain under consideration.

Additionally, in relation to the reinvestment of the frozen cash reserves of the Libyan Investment Authority. The Committee, with the support of the Panel of Experts, is aiming to provide guidance to all Member States on the implementation of paragraph 14 of resolution 2769 of the year 2025.

Turning to travel Ban measures In response to a request submitted by Libya, the Committee approved a humanitarian exemption for one individual. The Committee also received a humanitarian travel ban exemption request from Lebanon for one individual which remains under consideration with regard to the sanctions list. The Committee received a delisting request from Libya for one individual which was not approved.

In conclusion, Mr. President, I wish to reiterate the Committee's commitment to contributing to the promotion of peace and stability in Libya.


Speaker 5 [42:19]:

I think I thank Ambassador Yusuf for his briefing. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements. I give the floor to the representative of the United Kingdom.


United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland [42:32]:

Thank you, President.

I thank the Special representative of the Secretary General, Hannah Tete, for her briefing. This morning and I welcome the participation. Of the representative of Libya in our meeting as well. I will make three points. First, the United Kingdom reiterates its full support for unzmil's efforts to advance the.

Political process in Libya. We welcome the launch of the structured dialogue on 14th of December which brought together individuals from across Libya for an. Inclusive discussion about the country's future. This dialogue can make an important contribution to policy and legislative legislative recommendations towards advancing the political process. It is essential that diverse Libyan voices, including women and youth, have the opportunity to share their vision for their country.

And I underline the SRSG's comments in this regard.

Second, we call on the Libyan political institution institutions which are mandated to prepare. A pathway to elections to make urgent progress. We welcomed the roadmap presented by the SRSG in August, but it is deeply concerning that four months on the initial milestones remain unmet. We urge all stakeholders to accelerate discussions. Between the House of Representatives and the.

High Council of State to demonstrate concrete progress. Third, we welcome the recent agreement on. The Unified Development Program signed by representatives of the High State Council and House. Of Representatives as a positive step towards protecting Libya's economic future. It is essential that this mechanism operates transparently and equitably, ensuring resources benefit all Libyans and are not diverted for narrow interests.

To conclude, President, the status quo is unsustainable. Every month without progress deepens instability, fuels corruption and erodes public trust. Libya's prolonged political deadlock continues denying continues. To deny its people the democratic choice, economic opportunity and security that they deserve. We call on Libyan actors to act with urgency and in good faith to deliver a sustainable political settlement.

Thank you, President.


President [45:18]:

I thank the representative of the United Kingdom for the statement and I give the floor to the representative of the Republican of Korea.


Republic of Korea [45:26]:

Thank you, President. I thank Srsg Hanaate for her comprehensive briefing. My gratitude also goes to Somalia for its leadership as chair of the 1970 committee.

I welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya at today's meeting, as this is final briefing on Libya during our term on the Security Council. We take this opportunity to reaffirm how deeply we have supported and continue to support Libya's efforts to move beyond the fragile status quo and toward a more stable and unified future. In recent months, encouraging signs in this regard have emerged indeed from the renewed momentum of the barreling process and the increased engagement between House of Representative and High State Council to the notable voter turnout in the third round of municipal elections. Together, these positive developments signal that both Libyans and the international community are ready to now move past stagnation. Against this spectrum, I would like to offer three reflections on the way forward.

First, on the political process must now move decisively into the phase of implementation. Nearly four months after UNSMIL launched its political roadmap. Progress depends on real implementation of the steps without delay. The House of Representative and High State Council agreement on the mechanism for constituting the HNAC Board is encouraging. A real appointment of the Board is essential at the same juncture.

The delay in its appointment should not prohibit the other critical steps of the roadmap, including the amendment of electoral laws and convening of the structured dialogue. The broad participation of diverse actors in in last week and structured dialogue clearly reflected the shared political aspirations by the Libyans to improve the future of their country. We also hope that six plus six committees recently renewed work on electoral laws will lead to genuine compromise in the national interest. Second, strengthening Libya's economic governance through a unified budget, coordinated institutions and safeguarded revenue is essential for consolidating the ongoing political process. The agreement between the House of Representative and High State Council on the Unified development program for 2026 is a promising development.

This could help end east west parallel spending practices and lay the foundation for a unified national budget, which is the goal this Council has consistently underscored. We hope this momentum also contributes to strengthening transparent, independent and effective economic institutions and oversight bodies such as Central Bank, DBA Audit Bureau so that Libya's national resources genuinely serve all Libyans. At the same time, we remain concerned that illicit oil exports and fuel smuggling continue to empower and embolden armed groups and erode state authorities. We reiterate that those who support armed groups via illicit exploitation or export of oil shall also be subject to sanctions, as affirmed by security council resolution 2769 this year. Third, the progress on the political and economic tracks ultimately rests on a stable security environment following the recent crisis in Tripoli.

The de escalation measure agreed by the relevant actors must be fully implemented and consolidated. The risk of renewed confrontation remains high. Thus, the gains achieved so far require careful sturdy amid the current regional instability. The continued presence of tensions among armed groups, including in border areas, underscores the importance of sustained efforts to unify Libya's military and security institutions. In this respect, we welcome the establishment of an additional joint communication and information sharing center on border security in Benghazi to address the flow of weapons into Libya.

Strict enforcement of the arms embargo also remains essential. We therefore welcome the Council's recent adoption of resolution 28 of or 4 on maritime interdiction aimed at strengthening its compliance. Madam President, although today marks Korea's final intervention on Libya in this Council Chamber during this term, it does not mark the end of our engagement. Korea's support for UNSMIL and for a Libyan owned and Libyan led path toward unity and stability will remain steadfast fast. We depart from the Council with a sincere hope that Libya's current momentum can translate into irreversible, irreversible progress and with deep respect for the Libyan people's desire for a peaceful and dignified future.

I thank you.


President [51:22]:

I thank the representative of the Republic of Korea for the statement and I give the floor to the representative of France.


France [51:31]:

Madam President, I'd like to begin by thanking the Special Representative of the United Nations, Madame Hannah Tete, for her briefing and reaffirm France's full support for her work. I'd also like to thank the representative of Somalia for introducing the report on the activity of the 1970 committee and I welcome amongst us the Permanent representative of Libya. Madam President, the Special Representative presented to the Council her roadmap for the resumption of the political process in Libya, structured around three fundamental pillars. The Council supported this roadmap during the most recent renewal of the mandate of unsmil. We would call upon Libyan actors to participate constructively in its implementation.

The roadmap guarantees the central role of Libyan institutions in the political process. Their role is essential in advancing the initial priorities identified by the Special Representative, in particular, the adoption of a viable electoral framework. The launch of ansmil's structured dialogue last Sunday contributes to defining a solution led by and For Libyans, the special representative just pointed this out. The Libyan people's desire to decide their own future is clear. The high voter turnout in the elections is essential, particularly women.

And the high voter turnout in the municipal elections once again demonstrated this. We welcome the smooth conduct of the third round of municipal elections held on the 13th of December and the organization of presidential and parliamentary elections and the reunification of all institutions are matters of consensus. Madam President, the reunification of Libya is of paramount importance to ensure security and stability. Political instability fuels security instability. The cycle of recurring tensions, particularly in Tripolitania, must be brought to an end.

France calls on political actors and armed groups to refrain from actions likely to destabilize the country. The return to stability requires the reunification of military and security forces which will ensure respect for Libya's sovereignty. It is urgent to implement the withdrawal of foreign forces, mercenaries and foreign fighters in accordance with the 2021 Libyan plan endorsed by this Council. In this troubling context, we recall that the European Union's Operation Irini is the only initiative tasked with implementing the arms embargo off the coast of Libya. We thank Council members for their support in renewing two weeks ago the authorizations allowing it to operate.

On the economic front, it is essential to move toward greater transparency and a fairer distribution of Libya's resources for the benefit of the Libyan people. The recent agreement between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State on the Unified Development Program marks the first step towards economic reunification. As recalled by Ansmil's strategic Review, the economic and political tracks go hand in hand. Finally, only a political solution will sustainably guarantee the rule of law and respect for human rights in Libya. We call on the Libyan authorities to strengthen strengthen the fight against impunity in cooperation with international organizations and to guarantee the exercise of civic freedoms.

Madam President, the course has been set in favor of Libya's unity, stability and sovereignty. All actors must engage in good faith in this direction. Thank you.


President [55:18]:

I thank the representative of France for the statement and I give the floor to the representative of the United States.


United States of America [55:25]:

Thank you, Madam President.

And thank you to our briefer and for the dedication. In implementing unsmell's mandate, the United States supports efforts to advance a Libyan led political process toward unified governance and elections. We urge all Libyan stakeholders to engage constructively with this process. Last month the United States issued a joint joint statement with nine other countries to express our support for increased economic and military integration to complement and strengthen the political process. On November 18th we saw an example.

Of what dialogue and compromise can achieve when Representatives of the House of Representatives and the High State Council signed the Unified Development Budget Agreement. This meaningful step towards economic cooperation will hopefully benefit Libyans from all regions. We encourage both sides to follow through with its transparent implementation. We were also glad to see the. Secretary General's latest report.

Note that initial steps to streamline UNSMIL's work are working. We expect UNSMELL to continue focusing on existing resources on its core political mission, establish benchmarks and increase efficiencies on sanctions. Adherence to the arms embargo remains essential. To supporting peace and stability in Libya. The United States values the Panel of Experts work and urges all Member States.

To fully cooperate with its investigations. We continue to view sanctions and as. An important policy tool. This includes the authority to designate persons who obstruct or undermine the political process or misappropriate the financial or natural resources of the Libyan people. We are greatly concerned, for example, that illicit fuel exports threaten Libya's peace and security.

This results in the direct transfer of wealth outside of Libya, depriving the Libyan people of the resources to thrive and rebuild their country. Illicit fuel exports also increase the fragility of key economic institutions, including the National Oil Corporation. A strong, independent and responsible NOC is. Essential for Libya to stay on a. Path towards more sustainable economic policy and prosperity.

The United States will remain at the forefront of efforts to overcome divisions and achieve a lasting peace in Libya, working closely with this Council, regional partners and Libyan stakeholders to support a stable, unified and prosperous Libya. Thank you.


SC · President [58:19]:

I thank the representative of the United States for the statement and I give the floor to the representative of Greece.


Greece [58:26]:

Thank you, Madam President. At the outset, let me thank SRSG Tete for her detailed briefing, as well as the Chair of the 1970s Sanctions Committee, Ambassador Mohammed Rabi Yusuf, for presenting the report of the Committee.

I also welcome the participation of the representative of Libya to this meeting. I wish to underscore the following points today. First, coordinated regional and international engagement, as well as commitment by all relevant leaders. Libyan stakeholders is critical for the success of ANZMIL's facilitated roadmap. This Council renewed once again its trust in Anzmil by the unanimous renewal of its mandate for 12 months.

Ms. Tette and the UN staff have repeatedly proven their dedication to bringing Libya back on track of peace, stability and unity. We sincerely thank them for their commitment. Similarly, we welcome the resumption of the Berlin process and we recall that Security Council Resolution 2796 encouraged its full participation, continued evolution and inclusivity to further advance the political process. At the same time. The implementation of the political roadmap requires constructive engagement by all Libyan actors.

Placing Libya's national interest first is a prerequisite for forging a peaceful future. Creating the conditions for holding free, fair and credible presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible is an essential first step towards this direction. This must be underpinned by an inclusive Libyan led Libyan owned political process aimed at overcoming divisions and leading the country towards unified state institutions. In this vein, we believe the completion of appointments to the Board of the High National Elections Commission together with amendments of the electoral framework should proceed without further delay. We also recognize the added value of the structured dialogue as an inclusive part platform for Libyans to build consensus toward a shared vision.

The high turnout in recent municipal elections demonstrates, after all, the strong desire of Libyan people for civic participation. Second, we are encouraged by signs of de escalation following the clashes in May and the fragile security situation. We welcome the Presidential Council's and other relevant actors efforts and to maintain the ceasefire in Tripoli with the crucial support of srsgte. The need to uphold the ceasefire and prevent escalation is urgent, especially as the continued presence of foreign forces and mercenaries exacerbates fragility and undermines Libya's sovereignty. Third, promoting financial and judicial reforms should be a priority for Libya.

We have noted encouraging signs such as the decision by the Central bank to curb unauthorized printing of banknotes, the launch of a joint anti corruption strategy, the publication of financial flows and production data of the National Oil Corporation and the agreement on a unified development Program. A serious effort to unify the national budget standards, strengthen oversight mechanism and ensure the transparent and equitable use of resources for the benefit of all Libyans should follow suit. At the same time, the situation of refugees and asylum seekers, human rights violations and the arbitrary detention of individuals across Libya raise serious concerns. Moreover, addressing irregular migration and combating human smuggling and trafficking are essential not only for Libya's stability but also for regional security. Accountability and reforms of the criminal justice system are critical in this respect.

Finally, yet importantly, we fully support the work of the 1970 Sanctions Committee on the implementation of the sanctions regime. The recent renewal of the Operation Irini mandate, the primary tool for for maritime enforcement of the UN arms embargo in the entire region, plays a key role in this regard. Constructive cooperation between the operation and the Libyan authorities is essential for the successful implementation of its mandate. Greece remains firmly committed to assisting Libyans in the endeavor to turn the page in the country. With this in mind and responding to the legitimate request by Libya, Greece also in its capacity as Vice Chair of the Committee communicated to the Committee members the need to request a panel of experts to issue an implementation Assistance notice with the aim of facilitating the implementation of resolutions 2769 provision on the reinvestment of Leah's frozen assets.

In concluding, Madam President, Greece, a neighboring country with opposite coast to Libya, fully support Libya's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity which must be shielded from foreign interference and will continue to support the country on its path to a more peaceful, secure and prosperous future. I thank you,


President [1:04:21]:

I thank the representative of Greece for the statement and I give the floor to the representative of China.


China [1:04:30]:

President I thank Special Representative Tetak and Ambassador Yusuf, Chair of Libya Sanctions Committee for the briefings. I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative Libya at today's meeting. Recently, under the leadership of Special Representative Tetak, Ansemil has overcome difficulties and achieved positive progress in committing to facilitate the political process in Libya. At the same time, the deep seated political crisis in Libya remains unresolved and disunity of state institutions is constraining national governance. It is important for the international community to support Libya's political actors in swiftly addressing their differences and building consensus to complete the political unification and bring about the long awaited stability and prosperity to the Libyan people.

I'll make three points. It's important first, to break Libya's political impasse, China welcomed Special Representative Taichek's recent efforts to facilitate the political roadmap. While noting that the roadmap process has stalled and little progress has been made in reconstituting the Board of High National Elections Commission and amending the electoral framework, it is imperative to call on the relevant parties in both eastern Libya to demonstrate political will and expeditiously complete outstanding matters to pave the way for holding national elections. Special Representative Teter needs to continue to engage in extensive consultations and make every effort to strengthen trust among the parties to facilitate political consensus building while placing Libyan ownership and leadership at the center throughout the process. China welcomes the structured dialogue process recently launched by Ansmil and hope that the Libyan political leadership will heed the call of its people, place the fundamental interests of the country and its people above everything else and demonstrate genuine commitment to national unity.

Second, it's important to safeguard Libya's national security and stability. At present, tensions in Tripoli have eased but the underlying situation remains fragile. China calls on the relevant parties to fully implement the agreement on security arrangements in Tripoli and avoid unilateral actions that could trigger the escalation of tensions. It is important for the International community to support Libya in accelerating security sector reform and addressing the fragmentation of security and to urge the parties in both the east and west to implement the ceasefire agreement and and enhance trust building measures to create a conducive environment for the political process. The Parties must strictly implement the Security Council resolutions, close ranks in curbing the illicit trafficking and diversion of arms and push for the early withdrawals of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces from the Libyan territory.

Third, it's important to improve Libya's economic and humanitarian situation. The recent agreement reached by the Libyan parties on the Unified Development Program marks a positive progress that deserves to be welcomed. The international community needs to build on this momentum to urge the parties to swiftly establish a unified budget and address structural problems such as fiscal fragmentation, illegal currency printing and exchange rate imbalances. China is deeply worried about the recent influx of Sudanese refugees into Libya and calls for international solidarity with Libya and Sudan to help the two countries properly relocate and and repatriate refugees to not overburden Libya.

The frozen overseas assets of Libya are the commonwealth of Libyan people. Any abuse or erosion of asset freeze is unacceptable. China calls on the Security Council to guarantee the right of Libya to reinvest the frozen cash reserves and promptly issue the implementation Assistance Notices to ensure the effective implementation of Council Resolution 2769 and preserve the authority of the resolution. President not long ago the Security Council has unanimously adopted the resolution on extending the mandate of ANSMIL and endorsing the recommendation of the Secretary General on the strategic review of ansmil's mandate, China calls on ANZMIL to effectively implement the relevant recommendations. Make sure that the facilitation of a political settlement of the Libyan conflict remains the mission's core mandate and keeps seeking further improvements and greater efficiency and effectiveness in facilitating the political process.

China stands ready to work with all countries to make greater efforts in helping Libya on its path towards lasting stability and peace and prosperous development. Thank you, President.


Chair [1:08:47]:

I thank the representative of China for the statement and I give the floor to the representative of the Russian Federation.


Russian Federation [1:08:56]:

Madam President, we thank the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Libya and head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, Ms. Hannah Tete for her briefing. We have also taken note of the briefing by the Somali Chair of the Security Council 1970 sanctions committee. We welcome the participation of Libya's Permanent representative in today's meeting. We continue to monitor the situation in the country which remains mired in a protracted political crisis. The security situation, particularly around Tripoli, remains unstable.

Acts of violence persist and their numbers not decreasing. Heavy weapons have been used in many of these clashes. Despite the country being under an arms embargo previously, escalation was avoided thanks to to timely mediation efforts. We hope that this time Libyan stakeholders will also be able to reach an agreement and that provocative steps will cease. Stabilizing the situation on the ground is essential for advancing the stalled Libyan political process.

We note the ongoing UN mediation efforts to revive that process. We take this opportunity to reiterate our unwavering support for Ms. Tette's efforts to bring Libyan political forces together with a view to carrying out comprehensive preparations for national elections. To ensure the success of future elections, it is crucial to promptly complete the initial preparatory steps of the Special Representatives Roadmap, including filling leadership positions in the High National Elections Commission and updating electoral legislation legislation. We hope that Libyan parliamentarians from the House of Representatives and the High Council of State will reach consensus on these issues. Madam President, it is clear that any plan to resolve the Libyan crisis must be comprehensive.

In order to succeed, it must take into account the legitimate interests and concerns of all major Libyan stakeholders.

In that regard, it is hard to overstate the importance of systematic and thorough engagement with the authorities of both the west and east of the country. At the same time, we caution against excessive focus on various discussion formats. While they may help gauge public sentiment about the course of the political process, their outcomes are unlikely to provide a solid foundation for long term agreements among Libyan stakeholders. And this fully applies to the so called structured dialogue under ANSMIL auspices which launched on December 14. Thus, at the first meetings, the east and south of the country were poorly represented.

We believe that it is vital to ensure that this initiative enjoys the support of Libyans themselves, rather than creating additional friction or fragments fault lines. We also believe that one of UNSMIL's priorities should be building a sustainable framework for external support to Libya's political settlement based on harmonizing the approaches of interested external actors.

The revived Berlin process on Libya and its original configuration is well positioned to serve this purpose. We believe that any discussions within the Berlin process must involve all participants of this format without exception and ensure significant engagement from Libyan representatives. Otherwise, it risks becoming a destabilizing factor rather than a useful mechanism. Madam President, having said all of the above, we must not forget that the political process should remain the responsibility of Libyans themselves. Imposing any algorithm for action from outside is counterproductive.

As experience has repeatedly shown, the same applies to economic matters. That is why we consider attempts to externally regulate the functioning of Libya's financial and economic institutions to be unacceptable. But it is the political track that is key to a settlement in Libya. If compromise is achieved on that track, stabilization in the economic and military spheres will be only a matter of time. For the time being, while the crisis remains unresolved, the presence of unsmil, the main UN configuration tool in the country, continues to be an indisputable stabilizing factor.

The missions mandate extended in October of this year has undergone a number of changes that we consider to be for the best. We hope that it now provides the Special Representative with an enhanced tool toolkit to support inter Libyan dialogue. This will enable the mission and its leadership to find ways to effectively engage with Libyan stakeholders. We also considered it important to expand ansmo's permanent footprint to the east and south of the country.

Madam President, we note that the problem of Libya's frozen assets is not improving. Rather it is worsening. When the Security Council decided to freeze those assets, the stated intention was to preserve them for future generations of Libyans. Today, however, we are quite far from that goal. Libyan assets have become vulnerable to the predatory appetites of unscrupulous financial actors in Western countries who have, as we have repeatedly seen, show little regard for safeguarding the funds of others that have been entrusted to them.

The situation is made worse by another issue, namely the expansive interpretation by those countries of Security Council sanctions resulting in the blocking of Libyan funds without valid grounds. We call on the international community to take a responsible approach to this matter which is of critical importance to all Libyans and actively seek solutions to it. I thank you.


President [1:15:13]:

I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for the statement and I give the floor to the representative of Panama.


Panama [1:15:21]:

Thank you very much.

Madam President. Panama would like to thank special representative of the Secretary General, Madame Hannah Teti for her briefing and recognize her leadership at the head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. We also would like to thank the Chair of the 1970 Committee concerning Libya for his work, Ambassador Mohammed Rabi Yusuf for his updates on the Committee's activities, particularly regarding the implementation of the arms embargo, assets freeze and travel ban. We likewise acknowledge the presence of the distinguished Permanent Representative of Libya at this meeting. Panama reiterates its support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and its continued commitment to to facilitating an inclusive representative and results oriented political dialogue as a key tool for advancing democratic governance in the country.

We welcome the beginning of the implementation of the roadmap presented by the Special Representative last August which envisages the adoption of a viable electoral framework, institutional unification and a structured dialogue on governance, security, the economy, national reconciliation and human rights. We welcome the launch of the structured national dialogue in Tripoli which demonstrates a growing sense of national ownership of the political process. We highlight the broad and diverse participation of representatives from different regions of the country, including youth, persons with disabilities and the Women's Caucus, fostering women's participation and ensuring that their priorities are reflected in the dialogue's recommendations. We hope that this process, which will formally begin in January 2026, will generate concrete recommendations on the relevant issues and lay the groundwork for holding credible and transparent national elections. We also welcome the continued efforts of the National Electoral Commission, particularly the completion of the third film phase of municipal elections in nine municipalities, carried out with significant citizen participation.

On the economic front, we welcome the agreement signed between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State which establishes a unified development program for 2026 as a framework for allocating the country's development budget. We consider this step to be a positive beginning towards a unified national budget, strengthening economic governance, institutional unification and the consolidation of economic management. Panama takes note of the persistence of challenges and pending actions that require political will, sustained commitment from all Libyan parties and coordinated international follow up, including the protection of human rights, especially those of migrants and asylum seekers on Libyan territory. With regard to the sanctions regime, experience has shown that such regimes face structural challenges. In light of this reality, we consider it necessary to strengthen and complement international cooperation, improve verification mechanisms and ensure greater transparency in the registration and operation of vessels in order to make monitoring more effective.

The effectiveness of sanctions does not lie solely in their formal existence. They must be accompanied by other mechanisms that strengthen their implementation, among which the political will of states to ensure compliance. This is essential. We call for ensuring compliance with the arms embargo on Libya, which is crucial to preventing further instability and sending a clear signal that violations of the embargo are detrimental to peace and stability in the country. President to conclude, although the situation in Libya continues to be complex, Panama observes with cautious optimism recent developments.

We urge all urban Libyan parties to support the process facilitated by unsmil, engage in good faith in political dialogue, rebuild trust among institutions and with the population, prioritize the national interest and comply with the agreed measures to consolidate stability. Panama values and recognizes the leadership of SRSG Tete and her team in advancing the roadmap as well as their active engagement with national and international plan political actors and also with Libyan civil society. We reaffirm Panama's support for an inclusive and results oriented political process, convinced that only through political commitment, effective electoral participation and the existence of legitimate and functional institutions. Will it be possible to achieve lasting peace and the well being of the Libyan people? Thank you very much.


SC · President [1:20:25]:

I thank the representative of Panama for the statement and I now give the floor to the representative of Algeria.


Algeria · A3 [1:20:34]:

Madam President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3, namely Guyana, Sierra Leone, Somalia and my own country, Algeria. I thank the Chair of the 1970 Committee, Ambassador Mohammad Rabbi Yousef of Somalia, for presenting the Committee's activities report. I also thank for her briefing and welcome the participation of the permanent representative of Libya, Ambassador Tahar Sunni in this meeting. President, we convene today for our last mandated briefing on UN smeal for this year at a time when Libya is witnessing a series of significant developments that continue to shape the country's political trajectory. On the political front, the A3 welcomes the successful completion of voting in nine municipalities in the eastern region of Libya.

This is another demonstration of the peoples of Libya's commitment to the principle of democracy. This is an important step toward advancing national consensus and paving the way for free and transparent general elections and the unification of all state institutions. The A3 further takes note of the launch earlier this week of the structured dialogue as part of Ewan's Mill political roadmap. We encourage effective and inclusive participation by all, all relevant actors and express optimism that this process will not be disrupted or undermined. We also underscore the imperative of placing Libyan ownership and leadership at the very heart of any credible process with the ultimate aim of ending this transitional period.

President on the economic front, the A3 welcomes the agreement between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State on a unified development program for 2026. We urge both chambers to continue dialogue toward the adoption of a unified national budget and a strengthened oversight of public expenditure. On the issue of of Libyan frozen assets, the A3 Express once again, once again its concern over the ongoing erosion of Libya's frozen assets.

Erosion due to to mismanagement by certain financial institutions. We demand. We demand full accountability and reparation in this regard.

We also urge the issuance, without further delay of an implementation assistance notice on the implementation of paragraph 14 of resolution 2769 enabling finally, finally the Libyan Investment Authority to reinvest its frozen cash reserves one year. One year after the adoption of this resolution.

No notice has been issued. Who is responsible for this delay? President Stability in Libya remains uncertain and external interference.

Stability in Libya remains uncertain amid external interference. This situation is further exacerbated by the continued flow of arms and weapons and fuel Smuggling. This illicit traffic not only sustained the activity of local armed group, but also fuel the machinery of war in the Sudan and in the Sahel, often with the active support of the same external actors. We therefore demand the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces, all foreign fighters and mercenaries from the country. Libya's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must be fully respected.

The A3 also reiterates its call for UN Smeal to further reinforce its engagement with the African Union and neighboring countries of Libya. In this regard, we welcome the convening in Algiers on 6 November 2020 five of the ministers of Foreign affairs of the Libya's Neighboring Countries Mechanism with the participation of Egypt and Tunisia, as well as my country Algeria. President.

The time has come for this Council to shoulder its historical responsibilities. Not merely to make promises, but to deliver on the ground, to move beyond crisis management and to confront those who obstruct Libya's path to peace and stability.

The weight of our duty is immense. Yet the price of inaction will be far heavier for the people of Libya. We owe it to them. We cannot, we must not fail them again. History.

History will judge us. I thank you.


President [1:29:23]:

I thank the representative of Algeria for the statement and I give the floor to the representative of Denmark.


Denmark [1:29:30]:

Thank you, Madam President. Let me thank Sisg Tete for her informative briefing as well as the chair of 1970 committee for his briefing.

I also welcome the representative of Libya to our meeting today. Madam President, Denmark has continuously reiterated the urgent need of reviving the political process. In this regard, we express support for the implementation of UNSMIL's roadmap. We welcome the launch of the strategic dialogues as one of the core pillars of the political roadmap. We hope the dialogues will enable broader segments of Libyan society, including women, youth, civil society, to build consensus around a shared vision for the country's future.

We also call on House of Representatives and the High Council of State to complete the initial milestones to reconstitute the High National Elections Commission and adopt the electoral framework. These first steps are critical in translating the roadmap into tangible actions. Denmark commenced a successful completion of the third phase of municipal elections held across several Libyan municipalities, with a voter turnout estimated at 69%. We hope this experience will strengthen the the NHNEC's technical capacities to address any challenges that may arise during the national electoral process. We call on all Libyan parties to commit to facilitating long overdue presidential and parliamentary elections in an inclusive, credible and transparent manner.

By engaging constructively with UNSMIL and the sisg. Madam President, increased Economic and security integration is essential to ensuring Libya's sovereignty, security and long term prosperity. Such integration will complement and strengthen the political process. In this respect, we welcome the recent talks between the Libyan military leaders from east and west on strengthening coordination across military and security institutions. We urge Libyan leaders to continue expanding and institutionalizing the east west coordination to advance the goal of a unified and stable Libya.

We also welcome the agreement of the Unified Development Program signed by representatives of the House of Representatives and High State Council on November 18th. This represents a positive step on the path towards ensuring a more transparent and sustainable use of Libya's development funds. It further demonstrates the Libyan Party's ability to reach a compromise when there is political will. Madam President, it's crucial that all Libyans can participate in shaping their country's future. Yet Libyan women continue to be marginalized from political processes.

We are alarmed by the continuing silencing of women women through intimidation and smear campaigns. Ensuring a safe civic and online space for women is vital. We welcome OnSmil's efforts in advancing the rights of Libyan women and girls and ensuring their safe and meaningful participation across all spheres of life, including in political processes. We further welcome the establishment of a Women's Caucus as part of the strategic dialogues to strengthen women's participation. We encourage UNSMIL to continue to prioritize the protection and promotion of human rights including monitoring and reporting on reprisals against women human rights defenders and providing the necessary support to those at risk.

Madam President to conclude, we express our concern about the increased level of aggressive rhetoric against UNSMIL being voiced online. Any attempt at obstruction a UN missions work is equivalent to obstructing the implementation of this Council's resolutions which is unacceptable. ONSMIL has a vital role to play in facilitating a Libyan led and Libyan owned political process. We express our full support for the SISG in leading these efforts despite the challenging circumstances. I thank you.


President [1:33:52]:

I thank the representative of Denmark for the statement. I give the floor to the representative of Pakistan.


Pakistan [1:33:58]:

Thank you Madam President. We are grateful to srsg Hana Tette and to Ambassador Mohammad Rabi Yusuf for their briefings. We welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya in the meeting.

We acknowledge Ms. Hana Tate's extensive outreach efforts in advancing political reconciliation in Libya including through the reinvigoration of the formats under the International Follow Up Committee on Libya. Pakistan also takes note of the Secretary General's latest report which provides a candid and comprehensive assessment of the opportunities and challenges shaping Libya's political security and socio economic trajectory. Madam President, against this backdrop allow me to make the following points. First, we reaffirm our unwavering support for Libya's sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity. Pakistan's principled position remains anchored in the core conviction a Libyan led and Libyan owned political process is the only viable pathway towards sustainable peace and stability.

Second, the political roadmap facilitated by ANSMIL offers a timely and credible opportunity to advance political reconciliation and move toward ending the transition period. We note, however, the gap between intent and implementation. The suggested timelines for the first two initial steps of the roadmap, namely the appointments of the Board of the High National Elections Commission and the amendments to the electoral framework, are yet to be completed. We also take note that ANSMIL has initiated nominations for a structured dialogue process. In this context, we encourage all Libyan actors to engage constructively so that momentum is not lost at this critical juncture.

Third, we commend the High National Elections Commission for successfully conducting municipal elections across large parts of the country, reflecting the Libyan people's enduring commitment to democratic participation. Fourth, on the security track, we welcomed the mediation efforts by relevant Libyan and international actors that contributed to de escalating tensions in Tripoli and preventing a relapse into conflict. The fragile calm must now be consolidated through confidence building measures, the full implementation of agreed security arrangements and sustained progress on security sector reform. Fifth, Libya's economic stability remains vital. Recent steps such as the agreement on a unified development program, currency withdrawal operations and increased transparency in the oil sector are encouraging.

Continued institutional cooperation towards a unified national budget and strengthened economic governance will be essential to ensuring long term stability. Lastly, we reiterate the importance of safeguarding Libya's frozen assets and ensuring their reinvestment for the benefit of the Libyan people, in line with Security Council Resolution 2769. In this regard, the engagement of the Libyan Investment Authority with financial institutions holding these assets remains vital. Madam President, in conclusion, Pakistan remains committed to supporting all efforts that help the Libyan people realize their aspirations for peace, stability and prosperity. Towards that goal, we will continue to work constructively with Council members and the wider international community.


Speaker 27 [1:37:36]:

I thank you. I thank the representative of Pakistan for the statement.


Slovenia [1:37:42]:

I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Representative Representative of Slovenia. I thank Special Representative Tete and the representative of Somalia as the 1970 Committee Chair for the briefings and I welcome the representative of Libya to the meeting at the outset. Slovenia welcomes the unanimous adoption in October of Resolution 2796 renewing UNSMIL's mandate for one year.

UNSMIL is a critical, stabilizing presence in Libya and its role remains especially relevant as work to overcome the political stalemate continues. Resolution 2796 builds on the findings of the strategic Assessment and welcomes the political roadmap announced by the Special Representative in August. Special Representative Tete, you can count on Slovenia's continued support for your steadfast efforts even as our membership of the Council comes to an end. It is vital now that all actors galvanize behind the work to revive a Libyan led and owned political process as mandated by this Council, bringing an end to the transition phase, reunifying state institutions and delivering long overdue elections. This responsibility ultimately lies with Libya's leadership.

We regret that agreement has not yet been reached to lay the initial foundations for national elections. All sides must now swiftly forward on configuration of the High National Elections Commission and amendment to the country's electoral framework. Any attempts to stall or to spoil this process, whether internal or external, would be unacceptable. Colleagues, While progress at the political level is stalled, the Libyan people remain hungry for their voices to be heard. We welcome the structured dialogue launched just a few days ago in Tripoli, bringing together Libyans from across the country and diverse backgrounds, with international support from the Follow Up Committee of the Berlin process.

As we mark the 10th anniversary of the Youth Peace and Security agenda, it is particularly significant that Libyan youth representatives participated in this inaugural session. With Libya's youth making up 38% of total population, they stand to lose or to gain the most from the decisions made today. Without their input, no outcome can be sustainable. We furthermore welcome the establishment of a Libyan Woman's Caucus. Women's Caucus Slovenia continues to support a process that is inclusive and respects the rights of all Libyans.

Turning to economic issues, we were encouraged by the recent agreement between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State on a unified development program. This is a welcome step and shows what can be achieved when divisions between east and west are set aside in the national interest. We hope that this can ultimately lead to unified national budget, given how interconnected political and economic issues are. We also support the decision to establish a dedicated economic section within Juns Mill. Finally, while we welcome the relative stability that has held in Tripoli in recent months, we do not underestimate the potential for escalation in a very fragile context.

The adoption of Resolution 2804 in November, extending authorizations for inspection of vessels on the high seas off coast of Libya, remains a useful tool to support implementation of the arms embargo. EU Operation Irini continues to play its part and we encourage others to do the same. We reiterate our call for all actors to refrain from unilateral actions and to take courageous steps to build consensus and to finally make a diplomatic breakthrough for the benefit of the Libyan people. The Security Council and the international community should remain united towards achieving this objective. I resume my function as President of the Council.


SC · President [1:42:12]:

I now give the floor to the representative of Libya.


Libya [1:42:19]:

Thank you, Madam President. At the outset, we thank Slovenia for organizing this meeting. We also thank Ms. Hannah Tater for her briefing and the representative of Somalia on behalf of the Committee established pursuant to Resolution 1970. I would also like to thank the five outgoing members of the Council, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Guyana, the Republic of Korea and Slovenia. We thank my colleagues, the permanent representatives and the teams of these missions.

And special thanks to Algeria and the team who represents Arab and African countries in this country and all their effort to support the Libyan dossier in the Council. Before I begin, I would like also to note elements in the Report of Somalia on the 1970 committee by requesting members of the Council to work more seriously when it comes to delisting Libyan citizens from sanctions lists, as there is no reason for them to be on those lists for more than 1516 years since the beginning of the crisis. This would be a positive signal from the Council towards National Reconciliation. This dossier needs not be politicized any longer. Madam President, we have taken note of the initiative of the Structure Dialogue by Yun Smil.

We hope that Libyans would agree on recommendations on areas of disagreement in the different walks of life and these would be taken into consideration by the authorities and used as guidance to address different imbalances. Here we reiterate that any next or upcoming dialogue or track, including the structured dialogue, should respect the points of reference that govern those elements, including the agreement that is included in the constitutional declaration of 2018 and the roadmap, and to include an accurate study of the reasons that a number of its provisions have not been implemented and to propose solutions to end all transitional phases and not to repeat the mistakes of the past and an accumulation of one roadmap after another. There should not be any gap or justification to extend these transitions that we have suffered and we should not depend on piecemeal solutions and we should work to meet the aspirations of the Libyans for ending the current political bodies through free and transparent elections and for the elections to be a success. First, we need to address the legal position of hnec. Here we stress the need for the relevant entities to reconstitute the Board of HNEC and to name the members and to think of an acceptable solution and alternative to hold elections.

If we cannot address the situation of HNAC so that this would not be reason to prolong the crisis. Ladies and gentlemen, if there is seriousness in finding solutions to the current political impasse and crisis, it is time to remind of the project for a constitution. And as was drafted in Biden in 2017, which included legal quorum and enjoyed the widest political possible support in the three regions. It is important to build the state in a correct manner to hold a referendum on this draft of the constitution or a referendum on an amended draft of the constitution. The constitutional entity has been elected and it's a master of own decisions and it's a sovereign entity and is not subject to the executive.

The political impasse that was expressed by active political actors, like ending the conditions to link the parliamentary and presidential elections and the need to have a unified or a single government, is a development that could be built upon to directly go to the polls for a general election. The which would be supplemented by concluding municipal elections in many regions, Most recently and particularly in the municipalities where elections were suspended compared to their original schedules. This proves that it is possible and we can and we are ready to hold similar elections when there is political will and when there is enabling conditions for such holding of elections. And in any cases, any discussion needs to include a timed roadmap that leads to general elections as soon as possible. And before proceeding with elections, there needs to be consensus, just laws without exclusion or selectivity to guarantee that they would be implemented and they would be successful and the results would be respected.

Ladies and gentlemen, in a different context and in the field, the Government of National Unity, as part of its plan to achieve the required stability, we have launched a security campaign where we have neutralized outlawed groups and we have addressed a number of deviations here. And this is part of its security role that is exclusive exclusive to it, which has positively reflected on the path towards the desired stability and ending security violations and the blackmail of institutions and enhancing the role of the regular national police that it would conduct its work in a professional manner. As for the economy and financial aspects, two representatives of the HOR and HCS have signed the Unified Development Program that C seeks to promote stability financially and to unify the financial aspects which would promote governance and transparency and create unified framework for spending on development projects. This is an important step, if supported to protect macro economy from crises. Madam President, I would like to take this opportunity to call for supporting all efforts to bring about peace and stability in the brotherly country of Sudan.

Through calling for dialogue between all parties. And Libya should be supported to address the spillover effect of immigrants and refugees from Sudan and to improve their conditions, as this has a direct impact on both countries. In closing, as you're aware, in the next few days Libya will celebrate its Independence Day on 24th December. This date was supposed to be a celebration of the general elections that were supposed to be held in 2021. However, unfortunately to date this has not materialized.

And as we have stressed in previous briefings, the crisis in Libya is political par excellence. It's not due to a lack of proposals or initiatives, but it is due to the vicious cycle of transitional periods and the multiple tracks and foreign intervention. The stability of Libya is not just Libyan demand. It is a main pillar for the stability of the entire region from the Mediterranean to the depth of Sahel and Sahara. And any delay in achieving this stability will have a cost for everyone and an impact on the entire region.

Libyans today are paying the price for the differences among the powers in the world and their conflict. And Libya unfortunately has turned into a battlefield of international conflict and settling scores more than just an internal, purely internal Libyan crisis. Libyans are looking forward to ending the current crisis through a democratic path that will take them towards stability and peace that would be Libyan led and Libyan owned and through international non selective responsible support. We look forward to being enabled to decide our own fate with no custodianship, guardianship, intervention or or prolonging the crisis. So we hope that you would support the ambition of the Libyan people toward this goal.


Speaker 31 [1:51:30]:

I think. I thank the representative of Libya for the statement. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting is adjourn.