The situation in Libya - Security Council, 10107th meeting

Good morning. The 101077th meeting of the Security Council is called to 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 the following briefers to participate in this meeting. Ms. Hannah Sawar Tete, Special Representative of the Secretary General for Libya and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and Mr. Ahmed Albibas, Chairman of Moomkan Organization for Awareness and Media. It is so decided.

The Security Council will now begin its consideration of item two of the agenda.

I now give the floor to Ms. Hannah sewa tete.

Thank you.

Thank you very much. Mr. President, Excellencies, members of the Security Council, Ambassador El Sunni, Permanent Representative of Libya, May I wish those who are fasting Ramadan Mubarak. Since my last briefing to you on the political roadmap, including the launch of the Structured Dialogue, each thematic group, the Economy, Governance, Security and National Reconciliation and Human Rights, has held two rounds of deliberations in Tripoli. Across the four tracks, the sense of urgency to resolve the political impasse and produce governance and economic reforms is palpable. The Governance and Security Track focused on recommendations for creating the conditions for holding national elections.

The Economy Track emphasized the need to address excessive spending while exploring options to increase state revenues through economic diversification and strengthen public financial management. The National Reconciliation and Human Rights Track called for the judiciary to be insulated from political interference and polarization to safeguard its unity and independence. And the Women's Caucus has also proven to be an effective mechanism to enhance women's participation in the Structured Dialogue. UNSMIL has also facilitated meetings between the Governance and Economy tracks of the Structured Dialogue and the relevant Berlin Process working groups in order for Libyans to convey firsthand their priorities and exchange views on international support needed to address critical reforms on strengthening governance. Mr. President, Excellencies, I welcome the completion of municipal elections in three Western municipalities on 7 February.

Over the last 14 months, elections have been concluded in 119 municipalities, an important development for accountable local governments. Additionally, the election of a second woman mayor in Libya's history was recently announced. Mr. President, Excellencies, Regrettably, there has been no meaningful progress between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State in completing the first two steps of the roadmap despite ANSMIL's efforts, I previously reported that the two institutions reached agreement on establishing a mechanism for the selection of the HNEC board by 11 December. The agreement was not implemented as stipulated and subsequent unilateral actions were taken first by the House of Representatives and then by the High Council of State, both of which complicated the situation further and which now could threaten the unity of the High National Elections Commission. ANSMIL has also conveyed that it will continue to work with the existing members of the HNEC Board until such time as there is agreement.

Amending the electoral and legal framework also remains blocked. Mr. President Excellencies, despite UNSMIL's sustained engagement with the two institutions, their inability to use their agreed mechanism and follow on unilateral actions has further eroded their credibility and confirms Libyan perceptions that the two bodies are able or unwilling to work together to conclude the first two milestones of the roadmap. In light of this impasse and my commitment in my last briefing to advance an alternative approach, I have conducted preliminary talks with key political actors on a two step approach, forming a small group to resolve these two roadmap milestones critical for elections. Should this group fail to agree, a broader convening will be necessary to take for the implementation of the roadmap. We have the opportunity to use the tools within the existing Libyan political agreements to break this protracted impasse, and we would appreciate the support of the Council to enable us to move forward.

In my August briefing, I estimated that these milestones could be concluded in two months with the necessary political will six months later. The facts speak for themselves and we cannot wait indefinitely. Mr. President Excellencies, the situation in Libya is deteriorating on many fronts. Libya's judicial system, which has historically remained largely unified despite prolonged political challenges with the Supreme Court in Tripoli, including its Constitutional Chamber serving as the highest constitutional judicial body, is now increasingly divided with serious implications for the country's unity. In 2023, the House of Representatives established a Supreme Constitutional Court in Benghazi which became functional in December 2025, operating in parallel to the previously established Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court in Tripoli.

There are now competing mandates, conflicting court rulings and judicial incoherences. On 18 January 2026, the Mengazi based court issued rulings nullifying a 2014 judgment of the Tripoli based Constitutional Chamber that had invalidated the House of Representatives mandate. The same day, the Benghazi based court also upheld law number one of 2020, which annual legislation enacted after August 2014 by the General National Congress. At the time, the General National Congress did not recognize the results of the 2014 parliamentary elections which created the House of Representatives and continued issuing legislation. This impasse was overcome through the negotiation of the Libyan political agreement.

Afterwards, on 28 January, the Tripoli based Constitutional Chamber, the earlier court, declared law number one unconstitutional, contradicting the prior decisions by the Benghazi court. On the 15th of February, the Benghazi based court issued rulings annulling the Tripoli based court's 28 January decision and declared unconstitutional an earlier House of Representatives decision to appoint the President of the supreme court in Tripoli. Mr. President, your Excellencies, I know this is a bit of back and forth, but it just tells you that this is a process that essentially is dividing the Libyan Judiciary. On 12th February 2026, the Presidential Council issued a decree transferring the Official Gazette to the Government of National Unity Ministry of Justice, based on a November 2025 ruling of the Tripoli Base Chamber. This ruling rendered unconstitutional a 2022 law which had transferred the Official Gazette to the House of Representatives.

There is also a dispute over the organization of the judiciary, including the Supreme Judicial Council, which could lead to its division. The consequences of these actions are clear. Contradictory parallel judicial decisions put into jeopardy the unity of the legal and judicial systems and weakened the administration of justice in Libya by rendering ineffective the last mechanism for ensuring the accountability of governance actors. Ultimately, it would also obstruct the UN facilitated political process. Mr. President and Excellencies, if actions are not taken to preserve the unity, coherence and independence of the judiciary, the conflicting legal systems that emerge will impact the economy, elections, governance, security and human rights.

It is a red line that, if crossed, can undermine the unity of the state. I urge Libyan leaders to refrain from escalatory measures and cooperate with the Independent Libyan Mediation Committee that is constituted by Libyan judicial and legal experts committed to try to maintain a unified judiciary. They are using their best efforts to find a mutually acceptable solution and I call on this Council to hold individuals who continue to take actions towards dividing the judiciary in the administration of justice to be held accountable for these actions that seek to undermine the unity of the country. Mr. President, Excellencies, Libya's economic trajectory is also in a downturn and the Libyan people are facing significant hardships with devaluation of the currency, increasing prices, fuel shortages and growing discontent. This was recognized by the Prime Minister in his address yesterday.

The absence of a unified national budget and uncoordinated public spending due to parallel state institutions along with declining oil revenues have contributed to persistent foreign currency imbalances. This is causing mounting pressure on foreign reserves and the steady decline in the value of the Libyan dinar. On 18 January, the Central bank of Libya devalued the dinar a second time in nine months by roughly 14.7%. While intended to ease foreign currency pressures and narrow the gap with the parallel market, the devaluation is impacting the purchasing power of vulnerable households. These developments underscore that the current economic model is not sustainable.

Over the last two months, through the structured dialogue, the World bank and the International Monetary Fund, along with Libyan economic experts, we've provided sobering assessments of the country's economic and financial situation. The Government of National Unity, Minister of Economy and Trade, reported in January that in accordance with studies, roughly about 30% of Libyans are living in poverty. Independent estimates paint an even starker picture. Additionally, according to the World Food Program, the price of Libya's minimum food expenditure basket increased by 24% from early 2024 to mid 2025. Poverty rates are expected to worsen absent political stabilization, with marginalized areas such as the south bearing the heaviest burden.

In January, Libya hosted the Energy and Economic Summit, which led to new agreements with foreign companies in the hydrocarbon sector. On 11 February, the National Oil Corporation announced awards for five areas for oil and gas licenses. This suggests a degree of renewed investor interest, which is a positive development. While this presents opportunities for additional revenue generation in the medium term, it is unlikely that there will be any positive impact on revenue generation during this financial year and hence will not address Libya's immediate fiscal and liquidity strains. Mr. President Excellencies, Governance weaknesses, fragmented oversight and persistence leakages through smuggling, arbitrage networks and illicit threats also continue to drain sovereign resources.

Investigations from the Attorney General's office indicate that the Fuel for Crude mechanism, which ended in 2025, drained the state budget by about $1.5 billion annually when compared to global market prices. Recurrent fuel shortages may create the temptation to return to this opaque barter system. But in the light of the losses incurred by the previous arrangement and weak governance and financial oversight, the risk of a further drain of the country's resources is evident. Meanwhile, public spending remains rigid and largely unproductive. Currently, nearly 80% of the total state expenditures is on public salaries and subsidies, leaving little for investment in recovery and sustainable development.

The Unified Development Program that was signed last year should be implemented and as a first step towards a unified budget to prevent further economic deterioration and the consequential impact on the public. Mr. President, Excellencies, transnational criminal networks have flourished in Libya, further undermining stability and security. They thrive amid fragmented security and law enforcement institutions, poorest borders, weak financial oversight and limited accountability. A report issued in January this year by UNODC showed that Libya has become a major transit hub for drug trafficking. This is closely linked to other transnational organized crimes, including the trafficking of weapons and people.

These illicit economies generate substantial revenues, intersect with corruption and informal financial flows and inevitably undermine state authority, distort the economy and fuel instability. A joint report issued on 17 February by the High Commissioner for Human Rights and UNSMIL on human trafficking highlights human rights violations of migrants and asylum seekers. Criminal transnational trafficking networks plaguing Libya Most recently in December 2025 and January 2026, the bodies of 21 migrants, including women, were discovered in a mass grave in Ajdabiya, While more than 400 migrants, including women and children, were released from trafficking and detention sites in Ajdabiya, Tobruk and Al Kufra, many bearing signs of torture. This is not unique. Previous reports indicate that such incidents are ongoing all over the country.

I urge Libyan authorities, in cooperation with international partners, to take decisive action to dismantle these illicit networks and hold the perpetrators accountable. Targeted killings also continue. On 3rd February Saif Al Islam Gaddafi, who was subject to an ICC arrest warrant, was killed in this intern area under unclear circumstances. It has been announced that an investigation will take place and we call for a swift and transparent investigation process to ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. Mr. President, Excellencies, I would like to pay tribute to the dedicated services of General Mohamed Al Haddad, Chief of General Staff of the Libyan army, and Lt. Gen. Alfred Gibriel, a member of the Five Plus Five Joint Military Commission, and their three colleagues and crew who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash on 23rd December.

General Haddad was a steadfast advocate for the unification of Libya's military institutions, and Lt. Gen. Gabriel played a key role in securing the 2020 ceasefire agreement. Despite financial challenges, UNSMIL has made noteworthy progress in implementing the strategic review recommendations. An integrated Economic section is being operationalized to strengthen analytical capacity and advance priority economic reform efforts. Engagement on the security track has been streamlined into one coherent Security Institutions Reform and Reunification section. We are deploying additional staff into eastern Libya and also working to enhance our efficiencies as much as possible, and this is within existing resources.

Mr. President, Excellencies, in closing, economic conditions are deteriorating and poverty and pressure on Society is increasing. This situation, in addition to the fragile security landscape, should be a matter for concern, as such conditions can lead to unexpected political and security challenges. Hence, the need to work with Libyans through the roadmap to address the main cause of this dysfunction, which is a divided government with limited coordination, unilateral actions, including significant uncoordinated and uncontrolled spending, a system of subsidies that is being exploited for private gain. This combination that I have referenced today creates a situation that is undermining the territorial integrity and unity of the state, and this will have implications for the country and the broader region. The only way forward is a political solution that brings Libya together.

It is important that our collective efforts, including bilateral initiatives, complement each other and address critical economic and security risks. As we seek to engage all relevant actors to advance the roadmap, the support of this Council remains a critical prerequisite for success. Thank you very much.

I thank Ms. Tete for her briefing. I now give the floor to Mr. Ahmed Albibas.

Mr. President. Your Excellencies. May the peace of God be upon you. I come before you today carrying an ambition that Libyans have long held dear. One single state, not conflicting entities, one national army that protects borders, not armed groups, and a rule of law that distributes wealth justly and is applied with impartiality to the privilege privileged and the non privileged.

Since 2011, we have been trapped in a cycle of hope and disappointment. The silence of guns does not always mean a lasting peace, as long as weapons remain widespread and institutions remain divided and temporary legitimacies remain indefinite. Allow me to present the three key challenges shaping Libya today and to clarify the role of civil society organizations in maintaining the cohesion of our society. First, this political path. Libyans were promised elections in December 2021.

The date passed and we remain in a vacuum. And as the vacuum persists, the exceptions become the rule and the war economy has expanded and trust has eroded and the state has become spoils that are divided behind closed doors. Today, many Libyans are losing faith in political processes, not because they are international, but because they repeat without results. They are weakened by parallel tracks and contradictory messages that strip the Council's resolutions of their second, the security fragility. Despite the 2020 ceasefire, weapons remain in the public space, the military is fragmented and the risk of violence persists.

The Libyan citizen is afraid. They cling to personal weapons, not out of love for fighting, but for a lack of confidence that the state will protect them the next day. We must beware that the anger of an Oppressed, impoverished and armed people with nothing left to lose is is dangerous. The Libyan people are boiling beneath the surface and we do not know when they will explode again, as has happened in 2011. Third, the economic burden.

The daily life has become unbearable for the unprivileged in a country that is rich with oil. And after the devaluation of the dinar in January 2026, the minimum wage has dropped to less than $135. How can a father look into his children's eyes with only $135 for an entire month? This is not just an economic figure, it's a social pressure driving the youth towards the informal economy and to organized crime. In this context, civil society becomes a civil defense line.

When institutions fail, we step in for relief, for demining and local mediation, and to protect cohesion and the displaced persons, as has happened in the past. Derna is the clearest evidence that the corruption and division kill more than bullets. The disaster of September 2023 was a result of state fragility and division.

And. The displaced thousands led to civil society to take action. Let me be clear. Civil society is a partner. We do not compete for power.

We serve and defend the people. But our space is shrinking because of threats and arbitrary and administrative restrictions. More most recently, the Supreme Court refused to consider appeals regarding the Law on Associations leaving organizations or without legal protection, which was based on the constitution that guarantees our freedom. We remain without protection. And despite six drafts to the law and associations during the previous decade, they have remained in drawers without debate or vote.

And with complete absence of transparency on the reasons and the financial restrictions add further complexities.

Corruption networks exploit the situation. We do not ask for immunity, but clear rules for legitimate civil society action.

To the international community, we say we need a unified position, support a single UN led track with a clear timeline with to end the division and to Libyan leadership. The people are watching. You cannot govern a free people with expired mandates. The only path is a credible agreement that returns power to the people via the ballot box to the people of Libya. Do not surrender to the logic of me or chaos.

Agree on the basics. One state, one ballot box and fair laws that ensure equal opportunity for all.

Your Excellencies, I propose four practical demands. One, supporting a binding electoral path with a clear roadmap and guarantees for accepting the results.

Second, activate serious sanctions against those who have been proven to obstruct elections and who violate the ceasefire and who loot public funds in order to deter such perpetrators. Third, support the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement. Including the unification of the military institutions and fourth, support, protect civil society organizations and activists as a standing item in your resolutions and condemn threats and demand a law that empowers rather than restricts.

In closing, thank you for your attention. Libya's look forward to tangible results, sustained peace and security and unified institutions and the rule of law in a state that protects all citizens without discrimination. Help us to move from managing the crisis to building the state and may the peace of God be upon you.

I thank Mr. Albibas 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 states.

Thank you Mr. President. Thank you Special Representative Tete and Mr. Ahmed Albibas for your briefings. SRSG Teti, I want to express our appreciation for your ongoing work to support Libyan led efforts to put the country on a path toward greater security, stability and prosperity. Colleagues, the Libyan people deserve a better future, one which only real political progress can deliver. Libya has tremendous potential, but it can only unlock this potential by overcoming the divisions of the past.

All Member states in this room today will benefit from Libya that is stable, unified and fully at peace. A Libya that can focus on creating prosperity for its people and forging mutually beneficial economic ties with international partners. Real progress will require vision and compromise by Libyan leaders to put the good of the country first. I am confident, based on the concrete achievements that we have seen in Libya over the past year, that Libya can move in the right direction. With the support of srsg, teti, ANSMIL and Member States, Libyan leaders can achieve a brighter future for their country.

Under this administration, the United States will be at the forefront of diplomatic efforts to bring unity and lasting peace to Libya. In support of Libyan leaders and Ansmel's roadmap, we are bringing senior officials together from eastern and western Libya to forge concrete steps toward military and and economic integration. Our message to Libyan leaders is clear. It is time to overcome the divisions of the past and the United States will be there to support you when you take meaningful steps toward unity. The results so far give reason for cautious hope.

Libyan leaders are making meaningful progress to integrate security institutions. In April, US Africa Command Africa will conduct a spoke of Flintlock 26, its annual flagship special operations exercise in Sirte, Libya. This is only possible because Libyan leaders are willing to work together to host this exercise. Libyan forces from both east and west training side by side marks a major milestone toward military unification. We hope this is just the first step toward more joint training exercises and operations on the economic Front, we supported Libyan leaders in their efforts to conclude the Unified Development Program Agreement back in November.

The program empowers the National Oil Corporation and the Central bank of Libya, the pillars of the Libyan economy, as drivers of economic growth. This is a critical step for financial stability and we congratulate them for this important step. Yet there's more work to be done. We encourage Libyan leaders to fully implement this agreement and take the next step to adopting an annual budget that will represent a major milestone in economic reconciliation. Pragmatic compromises, coordination and cooperation on economic and security sector integration will open the door for meaningful cooperation on the political front and help create the conditions for Libyans to achieve real unified governance and eventual elections.

Our goal, one we know that all those here today share, is to create the conditions for a democratically elected government able to lead Libya. The United States will be there to support Libyan leaders in this endeavor. Colleagues, the bottom line is that unification is the key to Libya's stability and prosperity. A Libya with integrated security institutions, a stable economic system and a single governing structure is a strong Libya, a successful Libya and a prosperous Libya. And the more progress Libya can make on this path, the better a partner it will be to the rest of us, enabling more cooperation on shared security and commercial priorities.

A stable and secure Libya will not only serve its own people, it will strengthen security across North Africa and the Mediterranean, reduce space for illicit trafficking and irregular migration, and create new opportunities for legitimate economic partnership. The United States looks forward to continuing to work with Libya, the United nations and other partners on this crucial effort. Thank you.

I thank the representative of the United States for the statement. I now give the floor to the representative of the Russian Federation.

Thank you, Mr. President. We are grateful to the special representative of Secretary General for Libya and head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Hana Tette for her briefing as well as Ahmed Abibus. We welcome the participation in today's meeting of the permanent representative of Libya to the United Nations, Tahir Sunni this country for nearly 15 years has been in a state of deep division. For now, its leaders have not managed to reach consensus vis a vis ways to surmount the comprehensive crisis. The long term consequences of political non resolution continue to loom.

The financial economic situation is deteriorating. There is a lack of cash. Inflation is growing. The Libyan dinar is losing value. Delays in payments to civil servants are now commonplace.

Against this backdrop, the plight of ordinary Libyans continues to worsen, which in turn is leading to growing social tensions and the risk of popular unrest. Protests are rippling out in a host of cities in the west of the country. And this is a stark manifestation of the above. The security situation is far from ideal, specifically around Tripoli. This part of the country remains a powder keg of potential for conflict.

The reason for this is the activity of a large number of armed groups, armed groups who are accountable to nobody and who are carrying out their own agendas. The armed clashes are also being concentrated in southern regions of the country. An unfortunate manifestation of the erosion of security and the violence spilling over into the political arena was the murder on 3 February in Zintan, under unclear circumstances of an eminent politician and public figure, Sehul Islam Gaddafi, the son of the former leader of the country. We firmly condemn this brutal and inhumane act. We extend our condolences to the family and the loved ones of the deceased.

We cherish the hope that the competent structures will promptly conduct a thorough investigation into what transpired and that perpetrators will be held to account. Mr. President, we welcome the African Union led efforts to achieve national reconciliation in Libya. We take note of the approval by the head of the Presidential Council of that country, Mohamed Menfi, the approval of what was signed previously by previous almost all Libyan stakeholders. I refer to the Charter of Peace and National Reconciliation. We hope that this document will also contribute to promptly overcoming this protracted crisis.

It is indeed through political unity in Libya. Therein lies the key to the long anticipated normalization of all spheres of life in this country. We note the coordinating role of the United nations in Libyan resolution. We extend support to the special representative Hanna Tette and her efforts, which are geared towards surmounting the domestic stagnation and removing obstacles towards the conduct in Libya of nationwide elections. At the same time, we wish to emphasize the plans to revive the Libyan political process, regardless of how ambitious they may be, need to be implemented gradually in a phased manner.

And this work needs to be done consistently within the timelines that have been set out by the United Nations. Moreover, there's a need to secure the consensus within Libyan society on all ideas set out in this plan. And this needs to be done first and foremost through targeted, meaningful cooperation with all of the main stakeholders in Libya. It is the willingness to participate in the process of resolution which will ultimately be a key factor for the success thereof. The discussions formats, in our view, are subsidiary bodies.

Of course they can be beneficial under certain circumstances, inter alia, to take stock of public mood, but at the same time, they will not resolve all of the problems faced by the Libyans. Mr. President, meaningful progress in the advancement of comprehensive and sustainable political Resolution in Libya is only possible with a full fledged international support and with the requisite participation of all influential external players. Therefore, we support the ongoing work of the Berlin process on Libya. In its initial configuration. It is important for the operations of all the structures established under the Berlin format for there to be incorporated compliance with due levels of inclusivity and for specific decisions of certain participants not to be portrayed as the fruit of collective labor of states within.

To conclude, we reaffirm our support for the independent sovereignty, territorial integrity of Libya and the achievement of long anticipated peace and stability. We stand ready to continue to deliver support to the extent that it is possible. Thank you.

I thank the representative of the Russian Federation for their statement. I now give the floor to the representative of France.

Mr. President, I wish first and foremost to thank the special representative of Secretary General Madame Hanate for her briefing and for her efforts on the ground. I also Wish to thank Mr. Ahmed Al Bibas for his briefing. Fifteen years after the 2011 revolution, the expectations of the living population vis a vis the political process and the organization of national elections remain very high. Thanks to the United Nations Roadmap, we have a clear trajectory to break the political impasse in Libya. I wish to emphasize four points.

My first point is as the international community needs to support the special representative in her efforts to implement the Roadmap in accordance with the latest renewal of UNSMIL's mandate which was approved by the Security Council. The goal set out in the Roadmap, namely reunification of all institutions in Libya, including the conduct of presidential parliamentary elections, are clear demands from the Libyan people. These goals guarantee the central position of Libyan institutions within the political process. We encourage Libyan political actors to take this opportunity constructively and in a responsible manner in order to rise above their differences. We applaud the conduct of the structured dialogue and the key engagement of its members, specifically Libyan women, in order to contribute to a Libyan led Libyan owned solution.

The implementation of this roadmap will guarantee the unity, sovereignty and stability of Libya. Turning to my second point, there is a need to make headway in the reunification of the Libyan military and security forces in order to end the cycle of recurrent tensions. The security situation remains volatile in Libya. The country has been punctuated by significant political levels of political violence in the presence of numerous armed groups and militias. The reunification of the army and security services needs to remain a priority for the Security Council.

This requires the presence of a unified government throughout all of Libya which is a prerequisite for ensuring security level stability. The withdrawal of forces of mercenaries and of foreign combatants in accordance with the 2021 Libyan plan which was endorsed by the Security Council, needs to accompany the military level reunification of Libya in order to ensure that Libya can restore its full sovereignty. Turning to my third point, and this is at the economic level, greater transparency, improved governance and a better redistribution of national wealth is urgent for the benefit of the Libyan people. The lack of political unity fuels socio economic difficulties which afflict the Libyan people. The economic situation in the lead up to the month of Ramadan is particularly worrisome.

We encourage any initiative which is geared towards making headway towards economic reunification of Libya. Together with the resumption of the political process, counter corruption efforts also need to be stepped up. Turning to my fourth and last point, the human rights situation in Libya remains alarming. We call upon the Libyan authorities to guarantee rule of law, to strengthen the fight against impunity and to ensure the exercise of civic freedoms both for Libyan nationals and for migrants. United nations agencies can contribute meaningfully thereto.

Mr. President, France reiterates its support for the unity, stability and sovereignty of Libya. The political impasse has lasted for far too long. The Security Council needs to throw its full support behind the resumption of the political process in Libya which the people have been calling for. Thank you.

I thank the representative of France for the statement.

I give the floor to the representative of Bahrain.

Thank you, President. At the outset, I thank Ms. Hanate, the special representative of the Secretary General for Libya, for her important briefing and her tireless efforts through the UNSMIL.

To support the Libyan political process. I would also like to welcome Mr. Ahmed Bebas and I welcome the participation of the permanent representative of the sisterly state of Libya, His Excellency Ambassador Al Sunni. And I extend my congratulations on the occasion of the advent of the blessed month of Ramadan. I would like to emphasize the following points. First, the Kingdom of Bahrain reaffirms its support for the efforts exerted by the United nations through the Special representative of the Secretary General.

Bahrain stresses the importance of continuing to work towards reaching a comprehensive political solution to the Libyan crisis. A solution that closes a transitional phase that has lasted longer than it should and that opens the the path towards parliamentary and presidential elections, achieves the unification of the government and state institutions, establishes security and stability throughout Libya and meets the aspirations of the brotherly Libyan people. In this context, Bahrain welcomes the structured dialogue convened under the auspices of UNSMIL to develop a shared vision for Libya's future through consultations involving broad segment of Libyans. Mahrain also stresses the need to expedite the implementation of the priorities of the roadmap, particularly the restructuring of the High National Elections Commission and considering the amendment of the constitutional and legal frameworks governing the electoral process. In this regard, the Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes the successful elections held last week in several Libyan municipal councils.

We also welcome the rounds of municipal elections conducted last year. These represent an important step that paves the way for upcoming political milestones within the roadmap.

The high and encouraging voter turnout reflects the Libyan people's desire to express their aspirations through the ballot box and to advance the political process in a way that helps overcome the state of institutional division in their country. Second, given the ongoing security complexities in Libya, the Kingdom of Bahrain values the commitment of the Libyan parties to implement the ceasefire agreement concluded more than five years ago. We commend the efforts of the Joint Military Committee 55 in supervising its implementation and monitoring situation on the ground. We also extend our condolences for the death of the commander and his officer. We also stressed the need to avoid escalation and tensions and the importance of continuing efforts to ensure the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libya.

In this regard, the continued presence of informal armed elements fuels the existing climate of tension. Bahrain underscores the importance of upholding State authority, respecting the rule of law and putting an end to manifestations of armed violence, including acts of targeting and assassinations which constitute serious violations under national and international laws and pose a direct threat to peace and security. Third, we welcome the efforts of the Security Council Committee, established pursuant to Resolution 1970 of 2011, to issue implementation guidance for Member States concerning paragraph 14 of Resolution 2769 of 2025. This resolution permits the reinvestment of frozen Libyan assets into low risk deposits in order to protect them from erosion. We look forward to completing this step in a manner that serves Libya's interests and ensures the protection and preservation of these assets for future generations.

Thank you, President.

I thank the representative of Bahrain for their statement. I give the floor to the representative of China.

President I thank Special Representative Teta for her briefing and welcomed the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya at today's meeting. I also listened carefully to the statement made by Mr. Al Bivas. For some time now, amid overall stability, Libya continues to face numerous challenges, particularly the slow progress of the political process. With the Libyan people still awaiting the restoration of national unity, it's incumbent on the international community to redouble its efforts to advance the political solution. To the Libyan question, I wish to emphasize three points.

First, the political process in Libya must be accelerated. Recently, Special Representative Tait has continued to lead Anse mill in advancing the political roadmap and has successfully convened multiple rounds of structured dialogue efforts that should be recognized. At the same time, we note a serious lack of mutual trust among the living parties and the difficult processes such as the reconstitution of the High National Election Commission and the revision of the electoral framework. The international community should support all parties in Libya in putting the interests of the state and the people first, engaging in sincere dialogue and consultation, and reaching consensus on key electoral issues as soon as possible. UNZMIL should, on the basis of respecting the principle Libyan led Libyan owned, strengthen its engagement with all Libyan parties and encourage them to move toward each other to end the political division.

China supports onsmil's continued efforts to advance the structured dialogue and hopes that ONSMIL will further clarify its next steps, articulate its priorities to the Security Council, seek the Council's support and drive the dialogue toward tangible results. All parties should firmly support the central mediation role of the UN on this matter and encourage other mediation initiatives to align with the UN process. Second, efforts must be made to consolidate Libya's security and stability. The current situation in Libya remains concerning with sporadic conflicts and violence. The recent assassination of Saif al Islam Gaddafi may further exacerbate tensions.

China calls on all parties to cease all forms of violence, resolve political differences through peaceful means and avoid any unilateral actions that could trigger new conflicts and undermine the prospects for dialogue. The international community should urge all Libyan parties to fully implement the ceasefire agreement, support the establishment of unified military and security institutions and address entrenched problems such as the proliferation of military militia groups. Foreign countries should cease undue interference in Libya, implement the Security Council arms embargo, cut off illegal flow of weapons to Libya and promote the expeditious withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries so as to create a favorable environment for Libya's stability. Third, safeguard the shared wealth of the Libyan people. Libya's economic woes severely impact the lives of ordinary citizens and inject new destabilizing factors into the situation.

The international community should prioritize supporting Libya in establishing a unified and transparent fiscal budget and help Libya strengthen the management of its oil revenues for better utilization to improve people's livelihoods and development. The Security Council has a responsibility to protect Libya's frozen overseas assets and any misappropriation or erosion of those assets is unacceptable. The Sanctions Committee is currently developing an Implementation Assistance Notice on the reinvestment of Cash Reserves pursuant to Resolution 2769 and we hope that all members will, in a constructive spirit, fully respect the views of the country concerned, resolve legal differences and reach consensus as soon as possible to safeguard Libya's legitimate rights. Present As a good friend of Libya, China reiterates its firm support for Libya's efforts to to uphold its sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity and sincerely hopes that Libya will soon embark on a path of lasting stability and prosperity. China stands ready to work with the international community to continue making tireless efforts towards this end.

Thank you President.

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

Thank you Mr. President. And let me thank SRSG Tete for her briefing and continued efforts to support the Libyan led political process. Your efforts, Ms. Tete, are much appreciated.

I also thank Ahmet Albibas for his briefing and I welcome the participation of the Permanent representative of Libya to this meeting. The overall situation in Libya security remains fragile and continues to be a source of concern, including due to its possible implications for the wider region, the unification of state institutions and the achievement of a comprehensive peace remains elusive. In this context, I wish to underscore the following points. First, we fully support Hansmill's political Roadmap one which requires the commitment of all relevant Libyan, regional and international stakeholders in a genuinely Libyan led and Libyan owned political process. While navigating the political deadlock is challenging, the roadmap presented by SRSGTet provides a credible pathway towards stability and prosperity in Libya.

The UN led mediation process remains the only viable path toward a lasting political solution based on Libya ownership and consensus. We also welcome initiatives by Libyan institutions and international partners that encourage dialogue between the two sides as complementary to ongoing UN efforts toward a comprehensive settlement. It is imperative that conditions for holding free, fair and credible presidential and parliamentary elections be met without further delay. International and regional engagement is equally essential. In this regard, the revived Berlin process remains an appropriate framework for mobilizing coordinated international banking.

We welcomed its resumption, recalling that this Council, through Resolution 2796, encouraged its continued evolution and inclusivity. Second, economic stability is inseparable from political stabilization. Greece is fully supportive of Libya's economic viability and the prosperity of the Libyan people. Despite its significant potential, the economy remains in a fragile state as described by the SRSG. In this regard, Security Council Resolution 2769 2025, allowing under specific conditions the reinvestment of the Libyan Investment Authority's frozen assets is an important step.

We view this asset as a national resource that must be safeguarded and managed transpar for the sole benefit of the Libyan people and future generations. Responding to the legitimate Libyan inquiry, Greece requested the issuance of an Implementation Assistance Notice to expedite and facilitate the implementation of this decision. We look forward to its speedy adoption by this Council. In a similar vein, Greece fully supports Libya's rightful and legitimate request for a comprehensive audit of the frozen assets of the lia. Enhanced transparency will strengthen public confidence, support institutional unification and contribute to long term economic stabilization.

Which brings me to my third point. Sustainable economic recovery cannot be achieved without security. As conditions in Libya remain volatile, the efforts of the Presidential Council, with the critical support of SRSGTET enhancement to maintain the ceasefire in Tripoli are welcome. The continued presence of foreign forces and mercenaries clearly undermines Libya's sovereignty and stability. We reiterate our call for their withdrawals.

Similarly, the flow of arms and heavy weaponry fuels tensions and obstructs the unification of institutions. The UN arms embargo therefore remains essential. For this reason, Greece will pursue the renewal of Operation Irani's mandate for the maritime enforcement of the UN arms embargo alongside France As a conduct penholder, we welcome the constructive cooperation between the operation and Libyan authorities as it is essential for the successful implementation of its mandate. Insecurity generates instability that is exported beyond Libya's borders in the form of migration and refugee flows. Such challenges can only be tackled at their source through a comprehensive approach including security development and awareness raising.

Greece is acutely aware that far too many desperate people have lost their lives at sea, driven by an elusive hope for a better future. Criminal smuggling networks bear responsibility for these tragedies and must be dismantled. In conclusion, Mr. President, Libya is a key partner of Greece. We will continue to build our diplomatic and economic ties based on good neighborly relations and international law. Our close cooperation will strengthen stability and prosperity in the Mediterranean.

We fully support the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of our neighbor and we remain confident in the country's future. We stand firmly behind efforts, most notably the UN Roadmap, to support Libya's path toward a peaceful, prosperous and secure future. Such efforts finally must be shielded from foreign interference and allowed to develop and prosper. I thank you.

I thank the representative of Greece for the statement.

I now give the floor to the representative of latvia.

Thank you, Mr. President. I wish to thank SRSG Mskhanate for her briefing as well as the Civil Society presentative Mr. Ahmad Al Babas for the insightful presentation of the situation in Libya. And I also welcome the participation of the permanent representative of Libya to this meeting. Mr. President, let me address three main points first, Latvia reiterates its full and steadfast support to the UN support mission in Libya SRSG Mesteta and the ongoing efforts to implement the political roadmap aimed at advancing a Libyan led and Libyan owned political process.

And we commend the staff of UNSMIL for their dedication in carrying out the mission's vital role and also for the efforts to document and address human rights violations as shown in yesterday's report. It has been almost six months since the roadmap was presented to the Libyan stakeholders and to this Council. However, the political divisions continue to hinder the unification and stability of the country. We stress that the political will of all Libyan actors is essential to move the country to its stability and unity. While holding municipal elections is an encouraging step, agreement on the national electoral frameworks the has to be reached.

The Board of the High National Elections Commission still has to be fully formed as a unified body. These delays, along with divided judiciary, further undermine the legitimacy of institutions. In this light, we urge the parties to increase their efforts to finally reach the necessary compromise and carry out their tasks. Additionally, we encourage continued coordination with all international regional partners to ensure that mediation efforts are aligned and mutually reinforcing. A coherent approach is essential to prevent parallel tracks to strengthen Libyan ownership and advance the implementation of the political roadmap.

UN led mediation is key to revive the political process and achieve a lasting political solution based on Libyan ownership and consensus. Despite these challenges, ONSMIL and SRSG TETA continue to have our full trust and support. Second, improved engagement between political actors and civil society is needed to create conditions for credible elections and we welcome the convening of the structured dialogue and its various tracks. It is an opportunity to address governance, economic management, security and reconciliation challenges. It can shape the path to long term stability.

So we urge all stakeholders, including civil society, women and youth are involved and actively participate in the implementation of the roadmap. Continued work with the government institutions, local authorities and civil society in Libya are essential towards unification of the institutions. And we hope that the recommendations coming out of the structured dialogue will be seriously considered by the relevant authorities. Third, even with fragile stability, security threats still persist. Political deadlock deepens the economic challenges as we heard and increases risks of armed violence.

Furthermore, it provides grounds for malign foreign actors to expand their influence complicated prospects for a sovereign, unified and stable Libya. We call on all parties to fully respect and comply with the UN arms embargo in Libya. In this regard, I would like to highlight the important role of the EU Operation IRINI in contributing to the implementation of the arms embargo on combating illicit trafficking. Current security threats and political divisions also limit the ability to address the adverse effects of climate change and their impact on stability in Libya. We stress that unified institutions and decision making would significantly improve countries ability to anticipate, manage and respond to climate shocks as outlined in the stakeout before this meeting.

Mr. President, in conclusion, Latvia supports the determination of the Libyan people for free and fair national elections, a fundamental step towards a unified state. For far too long, political mistrust has deprived Libyans of the opportunity to make their choice and people in Libya deserve the right to shape their future and the people in Libya deserve to be heard and we urge again all involved parties to finally come together and put the interest of the Libyan people first and put an end to years of political division, armed conflict and economic instability. And I thank you.

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

Thank you Mr. President. We also join colleagues in thanking SRSG Hannah Tette for her detailed briefing outlining the complexity of the challenges in Libya and we appreciate her continued engagement with relevant Libyan stakeholders to advance national reconciliation. We also thank Mr. Ahmed Al Bibas for his briefing and I would also like to welcome the participation of the distinguished permanent representative of Libya in this meeting. President Libya is a brotherly country to Pakistan and we remain steadfast in our support for its sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity and national unity. Allow me to highlight five points.

First, Pakistan reiterates its firm support for a Libyan led and Libyan owned political process as it remains the only viable pathway to achieving lasting peace and prosperity in the country. As we also heard again from SRSJEET this morning, we note the lack of progress in advancing the prioritized initial actions for the implementation of the political roadmap announced by the SRSG last year, namely the reconstitution of the Board of the High National Elections Commission as well as the consideration and adoption of amendments to the constitutional and legal framework for elections. At the same time, we acknowledge the work undertaken under the Structured Dialogue Track to foster consensus on creating an environment conducive to long term stability in Libya. It is important that this process yields practical and implementable recommendations. We underscore the importance of a sustained engagement with all Libyan stakeholders to move the political process forward and deliver tangible peace dividends for the Libyan people.

We welcome all good faith efforts by regional and international partners in support of the UN efforts that promote consolidation and unification. Second, on the security track, continued engagement among Libyan stakeholders supported by ANSMEL and international partners has helped achieve relative calm. Efforts must continue to foster dialogue among all concerned parties to ensure the full implementation of agreed security arrangements and sustained progress in security sector reform. Third, we welcome the mediation efforts by relevant Libyan stakeholders to address issues related to the constitutional judiciary, including the formation of a mediation committee composed of eminent Libyan legal experts. Pakistan encourages the constructive resolution of all issues through meaningful and inclusive dialogue.

Fourth, the economic track remains central to achieving sustainable peace and long term stability in Libya. Growing international interest in the energy sector as well as in other key industries reflects renewed confidence in the country's significant economic potential. We therefore retrace the importance of sustained institutional cooperation, particularly towards the adoption of a unified national budget and the strengthening of economic governance. Fifth, Pakistan reiterates 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.

Continued engagement between Libyan institutions and international financial institutions remains essential to support the transparent and effective management of these assets. In this regard, the timely adoption of the Implementation Assistance Notice would constitute an important step towards the implementation of Resolution 2769. President in conclusion, we reaffirm Pakistan's commitment to a stable, secure and united Libya and we support the country's path towards peace and prosperity. I thank you.

I thank the representative of Pakistan for their statement.

I give the floor to the representative of Panama.

Gracias, senhora. Thank you, Mr. President. Panama is grateful for the presentation of the Special representative of the Secretary General, Madam Hanna Tete. And we recognize your important leadership at the helm of the United Nations Support mission in Libya, ANSMIL.

We also thank Mr. Ahmed Al Bibas for his briefing on behalf of civil society. We recognize the presence of the Permanent representative of Libya at this session, honoring us with their participation. Panama recognizes the mandate conferred by this Council upon UNSMIL and its role as facilitator in a representative and pragmatic political dialogue, an essential tool for advancing towards democratic and unified governance in Libya. We welcome positively the progress made in the structured national dialogue in Tripoli which reflects a growing sense of national ownership of the political process. We hope that this forum will continue to generate concrete and implementable recommendations laying the groundwork for the holding of credible, inclusive and transparent national elections.

And we welcome the success of the electoral rounds that have been held in various municipalities. In order transparency and with ample citizen participation. These are all signs of the popular will to ensure the electoral process. While we value these areas of progress, we regret the persistence of the political impasse and the lack of progress in other key aspects of the roadmap, such as the necessary adjustments to the electoral framework and the unification of institutions. On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Muammar Gaddafi's departure from power, it is regrettable that challenges and pending actions persist.

These require greater sustained political will on the part of all Libyan actors, including inclusive participation by civil society and coherent and coordinated international support. Panama expresses its deep concern over the recent assassination of the political leader Mr. Saif Al Islam Gaddafi, underscoring the seriousness of politically motivated violence, which is unacceptable, and reaffirming the obligation to ensure justice and accountability in accordance with international law. With regard to accountability.