Pakistan has called for urgent steps to advance political reconciliation and safeguard Libya’s frozen assets, stressing that peace and stability can only be achieved through a Libyan-led process.
Speaking at the UN Security Council (UNSC) debate on Libya, Pakistan’s Deputy Permanent Representative Ambassador Usman Jadoon said a time-bound pathway to national elections was essential. “We support all efforts aimed at ushering lasting peace and stability in Libya,” he told the Council.
Nearly 15 years after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, Libya remains divided between two rival governments, the internationally recognised administration in Tripoli and the eastern-based Government of National Stability. While 26 municipalities recently managed to hold local elections, voting in 37 others was disrupted due to security and political obstacles.
Ambassador Jadoon urged all Libyan stakeholders to engage in inclusive dialogue, warning that recent reports from the UN Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) highlight persistent challenges, including instability around Tripoli, stalled political progress, and weak economic indicators.
He welcomed provisions under UN Security Council Resolution 2769 allowing reinvestment of Libya’s frozen assets and emphasised that these resources must be protected for the benefit of the Libyan people. “We hope all stakeholders will shoulder their responsibilities to enable the Libyan people to realise their aspirations of peace and a brighter future,” he said.
UN Special Representative Hannah Tetteh also briefed the Council, noting the municipal elections signalled the people’s strong desire for representation. She presented a 12–18 month roadmap built on three pillars: a sound electoral framework, unified national institutions, and a structured dialogue process. She cautioned that derailment by any side would prompt UNSMIL to seek stronger Council support.
Both Pakistan and the UN stressed that Libya’s future depends on unity, credible elections, and institutions that reflect the will of its people.
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