UN says priority in Libya remains to facilitate return to electoral process

The United Nations’ priority in Libya remains to facilitate a return to the electoral process, affirmed Assistant to Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee in a briefing before the Security Council on Monday.

Pope also pointed out that member states of the council “should keep supporting, and encouraging Libyan counterparts to focus on effectively addressing the key drivers of the political and economic stalemate”

“We count on the members of this Council and the wider international community to continue supporting the United Nations in its efforts to facilitate a mutually agreeable solution which will put an end to the continuing crisis,” she said.

She also reiterated the United Nations’ readiness to support the African Union’s efforts to organize an upcoming national reconciliation conference on Libya.

“In this regard, we welcome the recent technical-level meeting held in Brazzaville, at the initiative of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, bringing together the African Union and other partners in support of this initiative.”