Libyan representatives from the House of Representatives and the High Council of State reached a consensus today on a roadmap toward national elections.
The two rival bodies, which have been at odds for years, held a two-day consultative meeting in the Moroccan city of Bouznika, culminating in a joint statement that outlined a path forward.
The concluding statement, delivered by High Council of State member Salah Mito, emphasized the importance of holding free and fair elections as the only viable solution to Libya’s protracted conflict.
“The solution in Libya and the end of the transitional phases and the restoration of stability must pass through a return to the Libyans through free and fair elections,” the statement read.
The statement added that these elections should be based on electoral laws endorsed by official institutions and the United Nations Security Council.
Both councils said that they’re committed to working closely with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to implement a detailed timeline for resolving the crisis.
The agreement also calls for the formation of joint committees to address various issues, including the formation of a unified executive authority, electoral reforms, and national reconciliation.
“We have agreed to form joint committees to deal with the executive authority in coordination with the UN mission, and committees related to the rest of the economic and security tracks in preparation for holding elections and moving to a stage of long-awaited stability,” Mito told Hespress.
Abdellah Blihak, spokesman for the House of Representatives, echoed these sentiments, stating that the meetings in Bouznika aimed to achieve further consensus on ending the Libyan crisis in all tracks, particularly the formation of a unified government capable of leading the country toward presidential and parliamentary elections.
“The House of Representatives and High Council of State met and reached agreements. We hope these efforts lead to a unified government and elections soon. We thank Morocco for hosting these important talks,” Blihak added.
Bouznika has served as a neutral venue for Libyan political dialogue in recent years. Morocco has played a pivotal role in mediating the conflict and facilitating talks between the warring factions, and the kingdom’s efforts have been widely praised by the international community.
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