Libya Presidential Council accepts UN call to join national dialogue

The Libya Presidency Council yesterday welcomed the Security Council’s statement on the situation in Libya and renewed its call for the parliament to reconsider its decision to unilaterally suspend the political agreement and address the consequences of the measure.

This came as members of the UN Security Council yesterday expressed concern at recent developments and tensions in Libya which came as a result of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) crisis after the Libya Presidency Council unilaterally formed a new Board of Directors and appointed a new governor of the CBL.

The UN Security Council called on Libyan actors and institutions to urgently refrain from any unilateral actions which increase tensions, undermine trust, and further entrench institutional divisions and discord amongst Libyans.

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Responding to the Security Council statement, President of the Libya Presidency Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, said on X that the Council accepts the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL)’s invitation to participate in a national dialogue to address the issue of the Central Bank of Libya within the framework of sovereign positions in accordance with the roadmap issued by the Libyan Political Dialogue‎ Forum.

Al-Menfi also ‎said he supports the work of the 6+6 Committee and believes the people must be consulted on the remaining controversial articles in order to reach a national consensus with the aim of holding general elections under these consensuses before 17 February 2025.‎

In their statement, the Security Council members expressed full support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to continue to deliver its mandate, including the ongoing work to de-escalate tensions, preserve stability and foster confidence among key stakeholders.