United Nations, 28 June
At the UNSC briefing, India reiterated that it is regrettable that there is still no agreement on constitutional grounds to hold elections in Libya, adding that the priority right now is to ensure that elections are free, fair, inclusive and credible at the earliest. be. Manner.
R Madhu Sudan, Counselor of India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, said on Monday that New Delhi is watching with concern that the progress seen after the signing of the ceasefire is not only in danger of stalling, but also signs that Libya is in danger of retreat
“It is also regrettable that there is still no agreement on the constitutional basis for holding elections,” he said.
Madhu Sudan said, “We urge all concerned to try to resolve all outstanding political issues peacefully, keeping in mind the larger interests of the Libyan people. We hope that peace and stability prevail in the country.” All parties will work together to maintain
He further noted that India notes that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aguila Saleh, and the President of the High Council of State, Khalid Al-Misri, are scheduled to meet on June 28-29 at the United Nations Office in Geneva to discuss the issue. Drafting the constitutional framework for holding elections.
Madhu Sudan suggested that it is important to ensure that the political process in Libya should be entirely Libyan-led and Libyan-owned with no imposition or outside interference.
“The continued ability of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to launch attacks is deeply concerned. The focus of this council should be on eliminating every threat posed by ISIL and other terrorist groups anywhere in the world. Terrorism is a growing threat to Africa and it is important for the Security Council to address the issue before it is too late,” he said of the growing insurgency in the northern part of Africa.
“We noted with a high level of concern the reports of armed conflicts and mobilization of armed groups in and around Tripoli.”
He further emphasized the importance of planning for disarmament, demilitarization and re-integration of armed groups and non-state armed actors. “Libya also needs an inclusive and comprehensive national reconciliation process.”