Tetteh pledges continued support for Libyan elections plan in Qatar meeting
The UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Libya, Hana Tetteh, has reiterated the organisation's commitment to supporting a roadmap for national elections and a unified government in Libya.
Speaking during a meeting in Doha on Sunday with Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, Tetteh stressed the importance of inclusive consultations with all segments of the Libyan population.
According to a statement posted by the UN mission on social media, the talks focused on the latest political developments in Libya and ways to push the peace process forward. Both sides highlighted the need for peace, stability, and security across Libya as essential conditions for political progress.
Tetteh also updated the Qatari official on the recent findings of the UN advisory committee on Libya.
She concluded the meeting by thanking Qatar for its ongoing support for the UN's efforts in the country. Tags: UNSMIL
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