United States (US) Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, reaffirmed the US’ support for holding elections in Libya on December 24th and the departure of all foreign forces from the country. This came during a meeting with Italy’s Special Envoy to Libya, Pasquale Ferrara, in Rome on Friday.
The US Embassy in Libya affirmed its full support for the statement of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) and its call for the immediate opening of the coastal road.
In a tweet on Friday, the Embassy stated that reopening the road is an essential step to implement the ceasefire agreement. It added that the coastal road is a vital link for trade and supply of fuel and COVID-19 vaccines, which all Libyans benefit from.
On Thursday, the 5+5 JMC warned that it would reveal the parties and individuals that have hampered efforts to reopen the coastal road.