A new consultation between the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State took place in Bouznika, Morocco, as part of Rabat’s efforts to encourage an inter-Libyan resolution to end the dispute.
Foreign affairs minister, Nasser Bourita reiterated Morocco’s resolute position on the crisis in Libya, expressing its
unwavering support for the inter-Libyan dialogue and reaffirming Rabat’s categorical rejection of any foreign intervention in the Libyan conflict.
These statements were made during his address to the consultative meeting held earlier this week between the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State in the Moroccan coastal city of Bouznika.
Mr. Bourita stressed the need for all regional actors as well as global powers to respect the sovereign choices of the Libyan people.
According to him, the most promising path to stability in Libya lies in supporting the steps taken by Libyan institutions, recalling that the 2015 Skhirat Agreement remains the optimal framework for reaching a negotiated political solution to the ten-year-old Libyan conflict.
The Bouznika meeting is part of the aim of renewing the momentum of the political process in Libya, with the hope that the resumption of talks will lead to presidential and parliamentary elections, as well as the formation of a national unity government.
The Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State have reached consensual electoral laws thanks to the 6+6 Committee, a point welcomed in the latest UN Security Council resolution on Libya.
In his speech, Mr. Bourita reaffirmed the consistency of the Moroccan position, stressing that the Libyans have demonstrated their ability to make significant progress when the national interest occupies a predominant place.
He also deplored international interference in the affairs of the Arab world, noting that 80% of issues concerning Arab countries are on the agenda of the UN Security Council. This explains the extent of external interventions in Arab affairs, he stressed, adding that it is imperative to resolve the problems of Arab countries within a strictly Arab framework, reiterating Morocco’s firm position on the Libyan issue.
Mr. Bourita affirmed that the resolution must emanate from an inter-Libyan consensus, free from any external interference, thus strengthening the legitimacy of the decisions taken by Libyan institutions.
Morocco has facilitated several meetings bringing together various Libyan officials in Bouznika and Skhirat, with the aim of promoting a dialogue capable of helping the stakeholders reach a concerted political solution to the ongoing crisis.
Various Libyan officials have repeatedly expressed their appreciation for Morocco’s efforts and its unwavering support for the political process under the auspices of the United Nations.
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