ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called on all Libyan parties to keep up momentum and resolve outstanding issues through meaningful dialogue, stressing that unity and institutional coherence are essential for long-term peace in the country.
Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in New York, Ambassador Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said that sustainable peace in Libya depends on holding free, fair, and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections.
Ambassador Jadoon urged the Advisory Committee to chart a clear roadmap for elections and emphasized that the political reconciliation process must be Libyan-led and Libyan-owned. He highlighted the importance of sharing national resources fairly and ensuring peace dividends reach all Libyan citizens.
Addressing the deteriorating security situation, marked by ongoing conflicts over territorial control, Jadoon stressed the need for a comprehensive peace-building and reconciliation strategy developed in consultation with all relevant Libyan stakeholders.
He welcomed the progress made by the Advisory Committee in identifying key electoral challenges and exploring solutions, noting that reactions to the new political roadmap were mostly positive during the UN Special Representative’s recent consultations with Libyan groups.
Ambassador Jadoon also praised the High National Election Commission’s preparations for the second phase of municipal council elections in 63 municipalities, calling it a “welcome development” that can help build momentum toward national polls.
On the economic front, he said that reaching an early agreement on a unified national budget would benefit the Libyan people and improve governance. He called for a consultative approach to break the current deadlock.
Jadoon further emphasized that Libya’s frozen assets abroad must be protected and eventually reinvested for the exclusive benefit of its people.
He concluded by reaffirming Pakistan’s continued support for Libya’s journey toward peace, development, and prosperity.
