Libya announces its candidacy for a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2028-2029 term
Tunis, Sept 18 (KUNA) -- Libya officially launched its campaign on Friday to bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2028-2029 term.
The Libyan Government of National Unity stated in a statement that the launch took place during a high-level reception held at the United Nations headquarters in New York, attended by ambassadors and representatives from more than 140 member states.
Taher Al-Ba'our, the official in charge of managing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the Government of National Unity, announced the official launch of the campaign under the slogan "Entrenching Justice for Security and Peace." He affirmed that the candidacy reflects Libya's commitment to strengthening its diplomatic presence and contributing to efforts to safeguard international peace and security, leveraging its position as a bridge between Africa, the Arab world, and the Mediterranean.
Al-Ba'our explained that Libya aims, through its potential membership, to present an approach to conflict resolution that moves beyond top-down solutions, links Security Council deliberations to field realities, and promotes balanced and fair representation of African, Arab, and Islamic issues, while committing to working in a spirit of consensus and building bridges among Council members.
He noted that the campaign slogan, "Entrenching Justice for Security and Peace," reflects Libya's vision linking the achievement of sustainable peace with the promotion of justice and the strengthening of national institutions. He confirmed that, if elected, Libya will work to support preventive diplomacy and political dialogue, enhance efforts to combat terrorism and organized crime, and address the issue of migration through a humanitarian and comprehensive approach.
He added that Libya will prioritize the participation of women and youth in peacebuilding efforts, alongside examining the security implications of climate change and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Al-Ba'our pointed out that Libya will seek to represent the issues of Africa and the Global South, working to bring perspectives closer together and enhance consensus through a conflict-resolution approach that considers field realities and narrows the gap between Security Council deliberations and the challenges faced by conflict-affected countries, while emphasizing balanced representation of African, Arab, and Islamic issues.
The launch of the campaign marks the first step in mobilizing international support for the bid for the seat allocated to the African continent on the Security Council, in preparation for the elections scheduled to be held at the United Nations General Assembly in June 2027.
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