The Libyan Foreign Minister, Najla Al-Manqoush, said - during her visit to the Moroccan capital, Rabat - that the Libyans are looking forward to Morocco's support for the plan that the Libyan unity government intends to present at the second Berlin conference to be held soon.
In a press conference with her Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita today, Friday, Al-Manqoush said that Libya "is looking forward to a Moroccan role in support of the Libyan vision and agenda that the Libyan government will present soon at the second Berlin conference, to achieve the goals of the road map and achieve stability in the country."
It also expressed its aspiration for security and military cooperation with Morocco, and called for the opening of the Moroccan embassy in Tripoli.
She praised the role of Morocco, which embraced the Libyan dialogue, highlighting "the importance of the neutral Moroccan policy that serves the Libyan consensus and enhances stability in Libya," and stressed that "there is no future in Libya except through dialogue and consensus and the development of a unified vision from all parties."
Al-Manqoush indicated that the two sides agreed to convene a joint committee for consular affairs to deal with the outstanding issues between the two countries, especially visas, work facilities, study and residence.
Moroccan role
For his part, the Moroccan Foreign Minister said that during his meeting with his Libyan counterpart, he discussed the development of the political track in Libya, adding that the conversation also dealt with the role that Morocco can play in preparing for the upcoming elections in Libya.
Bourita explained during the press conference that his talks with Al-Manqoush included "the consular committee that will meet soon to find solutions to the outstanding issues," and said that they agreed to "convening the Moroccan-Libyan Economic Forum to develop the economic field and develop relations in the religious and security fields, to raise the challenges facing Libya."
The German capital, Berlin, is preparing to host a new round of Libyan peace talks on June 23;
To discuss ways of stabilizing the country and to discuss preparations for the elections scheduled for December 24, and the exit of foreign soldiers and mercenaries.
Previously, Morocco hosted 5 rounds of the Libyan dialogue between the delegations of the Supreme Council of State and the House of Representatives. At that time, the two parties reached an agreement on the mechanism for assuming sovereign positions, and the resumption of sessions to complete the necessary procedures regarding the activation and implementation of the agreement.
For several years, Libya suffered an armed conflict. With the support of Arab and Western countries, mercenaries and foreign fighters, the forces of retired Major General Khalifa Haftar fought the former internationally recognized Government of National Accord.