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Zawya
19-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Tetteh advocates for international support for Libya's political process in New York
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, advocated with international partners this week for support for Libya's political process and the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). SRSG Tetteh, on the sidelines of her briefing to the Security Council in New York on 17 April, met with the permanent representatives to the United Nations from Libya, China, Egypt, France, Italy, Qatar, Russia, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States. She also met with the Ambassadors of A3+ - the three African non-permanent members of the UN Security Council Algeria, Sierra Leone, and Somalia, along with Guyana. 'The support of regional and international partners is crucial to the success of any political agreement,' SRSG Tetteh said. 'I am exploring options to enhance the effectiveness and inclusivity of existing coordination mechanisms at the regional and international levels to build the necessary support to advance the political process.' During her meetings, SRSG Tetteh updated the permanent representatives on the status of the Advisory Committee's work. The Advisory Committee, a group of technical experts who have been charged with identifying solutions to controversial points in the country's election laws, is expected to wrap up its work by the end of the month, barring delays. Questions were also raised about reviving the roadmap laid out in 2020/2021 Berlin Process – to which the SRSG responded positively. She underlined to the representatives the urgency of restoring institutional legitimacy, the importance of municipal and national elections, and the need for compromise among Libyan stakeholders. Discussions also covered public financial management and anti-corruption efforts in Libya. SRSG Tetteh advocated for preserving the independence of oversight institutions and establishing a unified national budget. SRSG Tetteh also briefed the A3+1 namely the Ambassadors of Algeria, Guyana, Somalia, and Sierra Leone, on Libya's political, economic, and humanitarian situation and UNSMIL's ongoing efforts. The Ambassadors raised concerns about sanctions, institutional fragmentation, the tension between political realities and reform, arbitrary detentions, shrinking civic space, and preparations for municipal elections and budgetary unification. Discussions also covered oil smuggling, corruption, foreign interference, and opportunities for regional cooperation on security sector reform. Importantly, SRSG Tetteh called for a unified approach from international actors, emphasising that solutions must be Libya-owned and -led. She warned against foreign interference and advocated for respect for Libyan sovereignty. 'I intend to maintain an inclusive stakeholder approach, ensuring that any outcome is not only Libyan-owned but also enjoys broader Libyan support,' she said. 'Given the increasingly frequent recurring crises, I intend to act with urgency while exercising caution to preserve stability.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Zawya
13-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Hanna Tetteh engages with key regional and international partners on Libya at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
At the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of UNSMIL, Hanna Tetteh, held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with key partners and regional stakeholders committed to supporting the Libyan-led political process. In meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia to revitalize the mechanism to facilitate engagement between the neighbouring states most affected by developments in Libya. SRSG Tetteh reaffirmed the UN's commitment to facilitating an inclusive Libyan political process, grounded in national ownership and unity. The Egyptian Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, emphasized Libya's strategic importance to Egypt's national security and reiterated his country's support for UN-facilitated efforts to resolve the crisis through a Libyan-led and -owned solution without foreign interference. Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti of Tunisia stressed that any discussions on Libya should take place under the UN. auspices. The SRSG also met today with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Burhanettin Duran, and the Director General for North and East Africa, Ambassador Ali Onaner, of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye, and discussed the importance of supporting Libya in establishing a unified budget and state institutions. During the Forum, SRSG Tetteh also met with representatives of NATO. She held a constructive discussion with the Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood Mr. Javier Colomina, on security developments in Libya. The conversation explored opportunities for further engagement with a view to reinforcing the initial working relationship between NATO and UNSMIL. Separately, SRSG Tetteh met yesterday with ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, who provided a briefing on their ongoing investigation in Libya, a vital pillar of support for accountability and justice. SRSG Tetteh underlined that, to ensure a successful, Libyan-owned and Libyan-led political process, it is vital to secure the support of major international and regional actors committed to the country's peace, stability, and democratic governance. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
