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EU Delegation and Diplomatic Missions Welcome Libyan Political Roadmap

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The European Union Delegation and the diplomatic missions of EU Member States to Libya have welcomed the new political roadmap announced by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya, Hanna Tetteh, before the UN Security Council. The roadmap, presented by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), is the result of extensive consultations with various components of the Libyan people and constitutes a practical framework for progress towards peace and stability. The European missions commended the roadmap, emphasizing that it represents a clear path out of the political stalemate and fulfilling the aspirations of the Libyan people for democracy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The European Union Delegation and the diplomatic missions of EU Member States to Libya welcomed the new political roadmap presented by UNSMIL, which is the result of extensive consultations with the Libyan people.
  • The roadmap consists of three pillars: establishing a viable legal and constitutional framework, unifying institutions through the formation of a new unified government, and launching a structured national dialogue to address contentious issues.
  • The European missions called on all Libyan parties to expedite the implementation of the preliminary steps, including the restructuring of the High National Elections Commission and the amendment of relevant legal frameworks.
  • The EU Delegation strongly condemned a rocket attack on the UNSMIL headquarters during the Special Representative's briefing, describing it as an "unacceptable act of terror."
  • The EU Delegation reaffirmed its support for UNSMIL and its commitment to the peace process in Libya, expressing readiness to provide necessary support to ensure the roadmap's success.
  • The European missions praised the Libyan authorities' rapid response to the incident, reaffirming their firm commitment to supporting Libya's stability, unity, and sovereignty.

Statistics:

  • The roadmap consists of three pillars to achieve progress towards peace and stability in Libya.
  • The European missions called for expedited implementation of preliminary steps by all Libyan parties.
  • The UN Security Council was briefed by the Special Representative on August 21.
  • A rocket attack occurred near the UNSMIL headquarters during the briefing.
  • The EU Delegation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Libya's stability, unity, and sovereignty.

Sources:

  • Libyan News Agency, August 25, 2025
  • Official statement issued by the EU Delegation, published on its official page.

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