CEN-SAD Welcomes Successful Outcome of Inter-Libyan Talks in Bouznika

The Executive Secretariat of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) lauded Friday the successful outcome of the inter-Libyan talks held in Bouznika.

“The Executive Secretariat of CEN-SAD takes note and welcomes the successful outcome of the inter-Libyan talks held in Bouznika, Morocco, as reflected in the communiqué signed on Thursday, September 10, 2020 by the Libyan parties,” a CEN-SAD statement said, which praised the open-mindedness and sense of patriotism shown by the parties and urged them to continue working with the same provisions for the restoration of national harmony, security and peace with a view to free and inclusive elections.

In addition, it expressed its highest appreciation to His Majesty King Mohammed VI for His constant commitment, His diplomatic impulses and His multifaceted efforts to reconcile the Libyan parties through dialogue, the statement added.

The CEN-SAD also paid tribute to Moroccan diplomacy for its significant contributions to the promotion of peace and security in the Sahel-Saharan space and in particular to minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita “who (…) has shown a sense of responsibility, institutional availability and conclusive determination,” noted the same source.

The CEN-SAD called on all components of Libyan society to give a chance to peace in Libya by supporting the implementation of the conclusions of the Bouznika talks, the statement said.

It also urged the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, the United Nations Security Council and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation to support, at all levels, their implementation, while renewing its readiness to contribute to a good follow-up of the arrangements concluded for the sole benefit of the return of stability and security in Libya and the Sahel-Saharan space, stressed the statement.