The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Libyan National Unity Government, Najla Al-Manqoush, discussed with UN envoy Jan Kubis arrangements for holding an international conference on Libya in the coming period.
The Libyan Foreign Ministry stated in a statement on its Facebook page that the upcoming conference - which will be organized and chaired by Libya with the participation of the United Nations and the countries active in the Libyan file - seeks to develop specific and practical mechanisms to implement the provisions of the first and second Berlin conferences and Security Council resolutions on Libya.
The ministry said in a statement that the two sides discussed "the situation in Libya and the positive and tangible developments it is witnessing," noting that the international conference will be devoted to activating the Libya stability initiative launched by the National Unity Government at the second Berlin Conference on June 23 and implementing its provisions.
She explained that the initiative will work to find executive mechanisms to set a clear timetable for the withdrawal of mercenaries, in addition to mechanisms to solve security and economic problems, unify the army under one command, and activate the ceasefire agreement.
The two sides also affirmed, "to move forward in fulfilling the outcomes of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, and to work to support the efforts of the 5 + 5 Committee in consolidating the ceasefire, and working to unify the military institution."
The meeting also touched on the ongoing preparations for holding the upcoming elections, and the readiness of the Presidential Council and the National Unity Government to make this election a success on schedule.
Algeria meeting
Algeria is scheduled to host a ministerial meeting of Libya's neighboring countries on August 30 and 31, with the aim of "helping the border country overcome the faltering path of a political settlement."
The meeting will be held at the level of the foreign ministers of Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Sudan, Chad and Niger as border countries directly concerned with the stability of Libya, while representatives of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the African Union are likely to participate.
Months ago, the oil-rich country witnessed a political breakthrough. On March 16, an elected transitional authority comprising a unity government and a presidential council assumed its duties to lead the country to parliamentary and presidential elections hoped for next December 24.