The United Nations Security Council has adopted Resolution 2635 which allows for a 12-month extension of the European Union’s Operation IRINI, which was established to enforce the UN-imposed arms embargo on Libya.
Josep Borrell, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, welcomed the Security Council’s decision on Friday.
“This reflects the recognition of [Operation IRINI’s] contribution to restoring peace & stability in Libya,” Borrell said via Twitter. “EU is the only international actor inspecting suspect vessels to prevent arms flows to the country.”
Welcome the renewal of UNSC resolution on the UN arms embargo on Libya. This reflects the recognition of @EUNAVFOR_MED Irini’s contribution to restoring peace & stability in Libya. EU is the only international actor inspecting suspect vessels to prevent arms flows to the country.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) June 3, 2022