Assistant Secretary-General and UNSMIL Coordinator Raisedon Zenenga was reported to have met virtually with representatives of political parties and civil society from all regions of  Libya.

According to a report posted to UNSMIL page, ‘Zenenga conveyed UNSMIL’s interest to hear directly from Libyans on national priorities and on how best the UN can help sustain Libya’s positive trajectory.’

 ‘Participants stressed the importance of taking Libya out of the transitional phase through national elections that must be held as scheduled on 24 December 2021.’

 According to UNSMIL report the participants said they shared the steps needed to achieve constitutional and legal framework before July 1st, and stressed the need to improve the living conditions of the Libyan people and the need to foster national reconciliation to achieve lasting peace and stability.

 Mr. zenenga will continue the engagement with other interlocutors in the coming days, UNSMIL said.