UNSMIL chief Hanna Tetteh and senior US advisor Massad Boulos issued a joint call for Libyan political factions to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps toward national elections.
During a high-level meeting at the UN headquarters in Tripoli on Saturday, January 24, the officials reviewed the progress of the political roadmap presented to the Security Council in August 2025. They emphasized that the current UN-led dialogue must bridge institutional gaps to finally resolve the country’s long-standing leadership divisions.
The meeting occurred on the sidelines of a major economic summit in Tripoli, highlighting the link between political stability and financial recovery. Mr. Boulos, representing the United States, underscored that a unified government is the prerequisite for the macro-economic reforms needed to restore investor confidence. This sentiment was echoed by the signing of several new energy contracts between U.S. firms and Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) during the summit, signaling a readiness for international investment if security remains consistent.
Key diplomatic figures, including U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Kyle Liston and UNSMIL Deputy Stephanie Khoury, also participated in the discussions. The delegation reaffirmed that the only viable path to prosperity for the Libyan people lies in an inclusive, UN-facilitated solution that leads to credible elections. By aligning political progress with energy-sector growth, international mediators hope to incentivize Libyan actors to finalize the legal and institutional frameworks necessary for a transition to permanent governance.
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