The Members called upon all UN Member States and regional organisations to unite in support of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General during this critical phase of Libya’s transition
NEW YORK, United States of America, March 26, 2019/ -- The Members of the Security Council emphasised their full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ghassan Salamé, and the UN Support Mission for Libya (UNSMIL) as they seek to mediate a political way forward in Libya that would lead to credible and peaceful elections. The Members called upon all UN Member States and regional organisations to unite in support of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General during this critical phase of Libya’s transition.

The Members of the Security Council welcomed the announcement by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on 20 March 2019 that the National Conference will take place from 14-16 April 2019 in Ghadames, Libya.

The Members of the Security Council also welcomed the convening of UN-facilitated talks in Abu Dhabi on 27 February 2019 between Prime Minister and the President of the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord, Fayez al-Sarraj, and LNA Commander Haftar, including their agreement on the need to end the transitional stages in Libya through the holding of general elections.

The Members of the Security Council recalled Libyan leaders’ commitments, made at the international conferences in Paris on 29 May 2018 and Palermo on 12-13 November 2018, including to work constructively with the United Nations-facilitated efforts.

The Members of the Security Council underlined that the National Conference provides a crucial opportunity for all Libyans to put aside their differences, exercise restraint for the good of the country, and achieve peace and prosperity for the Libyan people. The Members called upon all those attending to come together to engage in good faith in this Libyan-led, Libyan-owned process.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations - Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
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