On the margins of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya
@HannaTetteh met today with the United Kingdom's Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Hamish Falconer.
SRSG Tetteh provided the Minister with an update on the political, economic, and security landscape in Libya in light of recent developments. She also shared her thoughts on the UNSMIL political roadmap and other efforts to stabilize Libya economically and politically. During the meeting, she emphasized the need for a process that creates a governance structure based on democratic legitimacy, highlighting the necessity to continue efforts in preparing for national elections.
In this context, the SRSG reiterated the necessity of maintaining strong international support for the United Nations’ efforts. She further stressed the importance of ensuring complementary actions, consultation, and coordination between international actors in support of Libyan-led and owned efforts to build an inclusive democratic state with strong institutions.
Building on previous meetings held with the SRSG, Minister Falconer reiterated the United Kingdom’s support for the SRSG’s good offices and the work of UNSMIL to continue its efforts aimed at meeting the aspirations of the Libyan people for stability, strengthened institutions, and good governance.