Takala reviews Libya's political developments with EU ambassador
Orlando congratulated Takala on gaining the confidence of the High Council of State members and being elected, along with the new presidency office, according to a statement posted on the Council's Facebook page.
The HCS said the meeting focused on the latest political developments in Libya, the European Union's efforts to end the current division, foster consensus, and advance the political process toward holding free and fair elections that reflect the aspirations of the Libyan people and support the path to peace and stability.
The statement added that Orlando stressed the EU's support for the pivotal role of the High Council of State in achieving political and legislative balance, serving the interests of the country and its citizens, and contributing to Libya's regional and international reengagement.
Two days earlier, the EU Delegation to Libya congratulated the new presidency office of the High Council of State led by Takala, following similar congratulations from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya after the elections held on July 27.
Earlier on Thursday, the HCS announced that Takala received congratulatory letters from the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, and the Secretary-General of the Arab Maghreb Union, Tarek Ben Salem, on earning the HCS members' confidence.
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