The United States (US) Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland, confirmed the embassy’s ongoing communication with a wide range of participants in the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) to discuss the historical responsibility they bear in advancing the political process.
Norland indicated that the LPDF is ready to meet on the 26th and 27th of May. He called on the LPDF members to reach a consensus on a constitutional basis for the December elections at the appropriate time.
Notably, US Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Linda Thomas-Greenfield, called on all foreign parties involved in the Libyan conflict to stop their military intervention and withdraw immediately.
During her speech before the UN Security Council on Friday, Greenfield stressed that the training and financing of mercenaries, proxy forces and armed groups in Libya must be stopped. She affirmed that all foreign military support that conflicts with the UN arms embargo must be ended.
On Tuesday, an American delegation headed by the Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Joy Hood, visited Tripoli, where they met Head of the Presidential Council Mohamed Al-Mnifi and Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Al-Mangoush.
Hood affirmed his country’s support for the Government of National Unity (GNU) in conducting fair elections, condemning the presence of armed groups and foreign forces in Libya.