The Acting Head of the UN mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Stephanie Williams, said that the participants in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum aim to end the transitional stages in Libya.
Williams added in a press conference held in Tunisia that “the Joint Military Commission with its great consensus placed responsibility on the participants”, clarifying that “the participants will work during the discussions in giving priority to the national interest”.
She pointed out that they recorded during the preliminary sessions all the views shared by the participants, confirming that all the forum’s proceedings will be also recorded and published to all.
“UNSMIL welcomes the resumption of flights to south Libya and the increasing of oil production reaching one million barrels per day”. Williams added.
Stephanie Williams voiced optimism ahead of talks aimed at preparing for elections in Libya, adding that this is a unique opportunity and there has been significant progress on the ground.
“The road to this forum was not paved with roses and not easy.” She said.