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Libya Observer
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Libya and Germany discuss reviving Berlin Process to support political roadmap
The Presidential Council (PC) member Abdullah Al-Lafi met on Sunday with German Ambassador to Libya Ralf Tarraf to discuss ways to reinvigorate the political process and overcome the current political deadlock. The German ambassador briefed Al-Lafi on the outcomes of the latest meeting of the heads of the four working groups established under the Berlin Process — focusing on security, politics, economics, and humanitarian affairs. The meeting, which included the UN mission in Libya, resulted in a new strategy for the coming phase. Both sides emphasised the importance of adopting realistic and practical approaches to achieve progress and of focusing on quality outcomes and swift implementation to advance peaceful solutions and preserve stability. Al-Lafi praised Germany's central role in facilitating political dialogue and its ongoing support for the Presidential Council's efforts to maintain calm and encourage Libyan parties to resume negotiations. He stressed that the current phase requires serious international cooperation to avoid further complications. Meanwhile, Ambassador Tarraf reiterated Germany's full support for the council's efforts, especially in promoting stability and reconciliation, and reaffirmed Berlin's commitment to a comprehensive Libyan settlement rooted in the Berlin Process and aligned with UN-led efforts. Tags: Abdullah Al-Lafi Ralph Tarraf
Libya Observer
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
Al-Lafi meets envoy to Egypt and Arab League
Abdullah Al-Lafi, member of the Presidential Council (PC), met in Tripoli with Libya's acting chargé d'affaires in Egypt and permanent representative to the Arab League, Abdelmutalib Thabet. The meeting reviewed recent developments concerning the Libyan Embassy in Cairo and the country's mission to the Arab League. According to the Libyan delegation to the League, Al-Lafi praised the embassy and mission's efforts, commending their coordination and national commitment in handling key diplomatic files. The meeting comes as part of the Presidential Council's ongoing efforts to maintain regular communication with Libyan diplomatic missions abroad and to ensure unified positions that support Libya's stability, to enhance its international standing, according to the Libyan delegation , Tags: PC the Arab league
Libya Observer
17-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
PC Deputy Heads: Interference by Libyan parties complicates chances for national consensus
Presidential Council (PC) Deputy Heads Mossa Al-Koni and Abdullah Al-Lafi said that the intervention of certain Libyan parties has contributed to complicating the prospects for national consensus. During their meeting with the Strategic Review Team of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the two men called for a more effective UN role in bridging viewpoints and developing a timeline roadmap leading to elections, to be discussed in the upcoming Berlin Process. They also stressed the importance of drafting realistic plans that fit the Libyan context and strengthen the sovereignty and unity of the state, emphasizing that Libya should be a top priority on the United Nations' agenda by appointing individuals capable of understanding the complexities of the crisis and dealing with the current political deadlock. The team, led by Daniela Kroslak, provided a comprehensive briefing on the work of its technical team tasked with assessing the mission's performance over the past years, highlighting the importance of hearing the Presidential Council's vision to realign the mission's work. Al-Koni and Al-Lafi welcomed the team, underscoring the need to establish accountability and improve the mission's performance in line with the complexities of the current Libyan scene, avoiding the reproduction of approaches that have failed to produce sustainable solutions. Kroslak stressed her team's keenness to take into account all perspectives and integrate them into the ongoing evaluation process, in preparation for submitting recommendations to the United Nations Secretary-General.
Libya Observer
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
PC Vice President Al-Lafi discusses political developments with Italian ambassador
Presidential Council (PC) Vice President Abdullah Al-Lafi held talks on Sunday with Italian Ambassador to Libya Gianluca Alberini to discuss the latest political developments in the country, along with several regional issues. Al-Lafi reaffirmed the Council's commitment to supporting the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and engaging constructively with the outcomes of its advisory committee. He stressed that creating the necessary conditions for holding elections remains a top national priority and an essential path toward lasting peace and sustainable stability in Libya. For his part, Ambassador Alberini reiterated Italy's support for the PC's efforts to maintain calm and extend security through the military committee established under Resolution No. 2. He also praised the Council's commitment to managing the current phase with "wisdom and responsibility," in a manner that safeguards the political process. News Tagged: PC vice president Abdullah Al-Lafi Italian ambassador to Libya Gianluca Alberini
Libya Observer
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Libya Observer
UK Ambassador, Al-Lafi discuss reducing escalation in Tripoli
The British Ambassador to Libya, Martin Longden, has met with the Presidential Council member Abdullah Al-Lafi to discuss efforts to ease tensions in the capital, Tripoli. In a post on X on Tuesday, the ambassador expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to discuss the current situation in Tripoli, emphasizing the importance of reducing tensions and finding a path to overcome political divisions. Longden added that 'this is a moment for responsible leadership, calm heads and constructive engagement from all sides.' News Tagged: Martin Longden Abdullah Al-Lafi
