A new consultation between the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State took place in Bouznika in Morocco, as part of Rabat-backed efforts to encourage an inter-Libyan resolution to end the dispute.
Nasser Bourita, Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, reiterated Morocco’s resolute position regarding the crisis in Libya, expressing its unwavering support for the inter-Libyan dialogue and reaffirming Rabat’s categorical rejection of any foreign intervention in the Libyan conflict.
These statements were made during his remarks at the consultative meeting held this week between the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State in the Moroccan coastal town of Bouznika.
Mr. Bourita highlighted the need for all regional actors as well as world powers to respect the sovereign choices of the Libyan people. According to him, the most promising path towards stability in Libya lies in supporting the steps taken by Libyan institutions, recalling that the Skhirat agreement of 2015 remains the optimal framework for achieving a negotiated political solution to the old Libyan conflict. ten years old.
The Bouznika meeting is aimed at renewing the momentum of the political process in Libya, with the hope that the resumption of talks will lead to presidential and parliamentary elections, as well as the formation of a government of national unity.
The Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State reached consensual electoral laws thanks to the 6+6 commission, a point welcomed in the latest UN Security Council resolution on Libya.
In his speech, Mr. Bourita once again affirmed the constancy of the Moroccan position, stressing that the Libyans have demonstrated their ability to make significant progress when national interest occupies a preponderant place.
He also deplored international interference in the affairs of the Arab world, noting that 80% of issues concerning Arab countries are on the agenda of the UN Security Council. This explains the extent of external interventions in Arab affairs, he stressed, adding that it is imperative to resolve the problems of Arab countries within a properly Arab framework, reiterating Morocco’s firm position vis-à-vis regarding the Libyan question.
Mr. Bourita affirmed that the resolution must emanate from an inter-Libyan consensus, free from any external interference, thus strengthening the legitimacy of the decisions taken by Libyan institutions. Morocco facilitated several meetings bringing together various Libyan officials in Bouznika and Skhirat, with the aim of promoting a dialogue capable of helping stakeholders achieve a concerted political solution to the ongoing crisis.
Various Libyan officials have repeatedly expressed their appreciation of Morocco’s efforts and its unwavering support for the political process under the auspices of the United Nations.
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