On Thursday, the US Ambassador to Libya, Richard Norland held talks with Libya’s Ambassador to the US, Wafa Bugaighis.
“It was a pleasure to invite Ambassador Wafa Bughaigis to my home in Washington to review intensified US-Libya relations, and progress toward the elections in December,” Ambassador Norland tweeted.
During the meeting, Ambassador Bughaigis stressed the need to respect Libya’s sovereignty in compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolutions 2570 (2021), and 2571 (2021). As well as the full implementation of the ceasefire agreement, including the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from the country.
Ambassador Norland stated that there will be “real pressure” in the event that the national elections in Libya, scheduled for 24 December, be postponed.