Special Envoy of Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Ján Kubiš visited France on 23- 24 April.
The situation in Libya, also in light of latest development in the region were the focus of discussions between the Special Envoy and with the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian. They both stressed the importance to expedite the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the full withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries, to make further progress in the implementation of the LPDF roadmap, for holding the elections on 24 December 2021 is critical for maintaining peace, security and stability in Libya and the wider region. They considered ways how the international community can mobilize further support for these processes.
The Special Envoy also separately met with Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Christophe Farnaud and Special Envoy Paul Soler accompanied by other high officials.
In a meeting with Meeting with the Advisor to the President for the MENA region, Patrick Durel, Special Envoy Kubiš reiterated the UN appreciation to the French President and the Government of France for the continuous support to UN efforts and to the peace process in Libya. They discussed the situation in Libya against the backdrop of recent developments in the region and called on national and international actors to respect the sovereignty of Libya, including by complying with relevant UN Security Council Resolutions.
While in Paris, the Special Envoy exchanged views on ways to advance the peace process in Libya in a fruitful discussion with former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya Ghassan Salame.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL).
