Top UN official holds consultations with AU ahead of Peace and Security Council meeting on Libya
Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in Libya, Hanna Tetteh, has briefed the Permanent Representative of Uganda to the African Union (AU), Ambassador Rebecca Otinga, on the political and security situation in Libya ahead of the upcoming summit of the African Union Peace and Security Council on Libya.
The briefing took place at the start of Ms. Tetteh's official visit to Addis Ababa as part of her consultations with regional actors of the AU in anticipation of the upcoming summit, according to a statement posted on Tuesday on the Facebook page of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
Tetteh and Otinga discussed the implications for the Sahel region, adding that the main topics covered included irregular migration, the political process and national reconciliation efforts supported by the AU.
They also discussed the importance of increased coordination between the UN and AU to support the Libyan-led political process facilitated by the UN.
On Monday, Ms. Tetteh, discussed with Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, the political and security situation in Libya and its impact on the entire Sahel region.
They also discussed the AU's efforts to support reconciliation in the country through the African Union High-Level Committee on Libya.
Both stressed the need for closer coordination of efforts to support Libyan actors in promoting peace and stability and advancing the political process towards elections.
They welcomed the meeting of the International Follow-up Group on Libya held in Berlin last month.
Ms. Tetteh also met with Ambassador Daniel Awassa, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Congo to the AU, with whom she exchanged views on the political and security situation in Libya, emphasising national reconciliation as a fundamental step towards peace and stability through elections.
Ms. Tetteh stressed the importance of concerted efforts by regional actors and international partners to prevent a resumption of conflict and advance the political process leading to elections.
For his part, the Congolese diplomat affirmed his country's commitment to advancing the national reconciliation process.
They agreed that the UN and AU should continue to work strategically and in a unified manner to support the Libyan people's quest for peace and stability.
The Libyan political process is at a complete standstill due to deadlock between the protagonists over disputes relating to electoral laws and outstanding political issues.
This situation has led to institutional division, with two governments, one in Tripoli and the other appointed by the parliament based in the east of the country.
UNSMIL has begun wide-ranging consultations on the conclusions of the Advisory Committee it has set up, composed of 20 persons with political, constitutional, legal and electoral expertise from the different regions and cultural components.
This Committee proposed technically sound and politically viable options to resolve the contentious issues hindering the holding of elections, with the aim of helping Libya unify its institutions and move towards peace and stability.
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