Libya parties hold talks in Morocco to resolve divisions

Libya’s House of Representatives and the High Council of State held talks in Morocco yesterday in an effort to bridge divisions between them.

According to the Maghreb Arab Press (MAP), the meeting is part of ongoing efforts to advance the political process in Libya. The goal is to reach presidential and parliamentary elections through an agreed roadmap that will lead to the formation of a unified government.

Previously, Libya’s House of Representatives and High Council of State succeeded in drafting mutually approved electoral laws via the 6+6 Committee, which were endorsed by the United Nations Security Council’s recent resolution on Libya.

The Moroccan news outlet HESPRESS reported, citing a well-informed Libyan source, that a delegation of over 60 negotiators representing both the High Council of State and the House of Representatives arrived in Morocco on Tuesday to hold bilateral talks.

The source noted that the consultations will focus on bringing Libyan factions closer together to form a new government that represents various political groups.

The talks will also address the initiative presented by Stephanie Khoury, the UN secretary-general’s envoy to Libya, which she recently outlined before the UN Security Council to revitalise Libya’s political landscape.

Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reaffirmed Rabat’s firm stance on the Libyan crisis, emphasising the importance of non-interference and respecting the Libyan people’s choices.

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