Libya is preparing to host a meeting of the C-10 on October 10 and 11 focused on UN Security Council reform, offering Tripoli a fresh opportunity to strengthen its engagement with continental issues.
The Libyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs is finalizing preparations for the meeting of the African Union Committee of Ten (C-10), scheduled for October 10 and 11 in Tripoli.
On Tuesday, the acting Foreign Minister convened several officials from his department to review the arrangements necessary for hosting the African delegations.
Preparations cover the organizational, protocol, and logistical aspects of the gathering, which addresses a key issue in African diplomacy.
UN Security Council reform will be the main topic of discussion. The C-10, which champions the African position on this reform, works specifically to enhance the continent’s representation within the UN’s executive body.
This issue remains central to African demands, as the continent still lacks a permanent seat on the Security Council despite its growing demographic, political, and economic weight in the
international system.
The Tripoli meeting is also intended to enable group members to strengthen their coordination ahead of upcoming diplomatic milestones regarding the reform of the multilateral system.
Libyan authorities have emphasised the need to ensure thorough preparation for the meeting and to adhere to established timelines.
Hosting this meeting in Tripoli reflects the Libyan authorities’ desire to keep the country involved in continental consultative processes following several years marked by severe institutional and
political instability.
For the African Union, Security Council reform remains a strategic priority. The common position advocated by the continent calls, in particular, for permanent African representation with the same
prerogatives as other permanent members, as well as an increased presence of African countries among the non-permanent members.
This demand aims to rectify what African states view as a historic imbalance in the governance of the multilateral system.
The Tripoli meeting thus takes place against a backdrop of African states seeking to strengthen their capacity to collectively defend their interests on the international stage.
For Libya, hosting the C-10 also represents a significant diplomatic event, one likely to bolster its ties with African capitals.
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