United Nations Praises Signing of the 4+4 Mini-Meeting Agreement Document in Libya

Tunis, Aug 30 (KUNA) -- The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) today Sunday praised the significant efforts made by the delegations at the Mini-4+4 meeting, affirming that the signing of the agreement document marks an important step toward transitioning to the next phase. In a statement, the mission said it would continue working with the relevant Libyan parties to support the implementation of the agreement and strengthen efforts to unify state institutions so they can lead the country toward elections. It called on all Libyan institutions and political actors to engage constructively with the agreement, honor their commitments, prioritize the national interest, and uphold the Libyan people’s right to choose their representatives through fair and comprehensive elections.

On his part, Libyan Government of National Unity (GNU) head Abdul Hamid Dbeibah welcomed the signing of the final agreement by the Mini-4+4 Dialogue Committee on the reconstitution of the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), viewing it as a significant step toward holding elections.

Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern forces, Saleh al-Sarraj, also welcomed the agreement, describing it as a crucial step toward removing long-standing obstacles that have hindered the Libyan people’s aspirations for simultaneous presidential and legislative elections as soon as possible.

The Libyan Mini-4+4 Dialogue Committee had previously signed a UN-brokered agreement paving the way for presidential and legislative elections within a period not exceeding 24 months, drawing welcome from major Libyan parties and calls from the UN and the international community to proceed with its implementation.

The signing took place at the UNSMIL headquarters in the capital, Tripoli, following deliberations that lasted approximately four months and included seven rounds of talks that began in Rome and concluded in Tunis. (End) S.B.M. / A.M.H.