On Thursday, the Chairman of Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Sayeh met with the German Ambassador to Tripoli, Michael Ohnmacht.
HNEC said in a statement that they met in Tripoli and discussed “the latest developments in the course of the electoral process, and ways to strengthen proposals that seek peace and stability in order to achieve the planned benefits for this year.”
The German Ambassador expressed his appreciation for the national efforts seeking to hold the elections. He reiterated Berlin’s readiness to provide technical and advisory support to HNEC. This support would enhance the Commission’s readiness, and create a suitable environment for the implementation of the elections.
On Wednesday, the Head of Libya’s Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Mnifi affirmed his readiness to “support any initiative that allows elections to be held before the end of 2023.”
Al-Mnifi’s remarks came during his meeting with Ohnmacht in Tripoli. They discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations, and touched on the latest political developments in the country.
Ohnmacht appreciated the Presidential Council’s “important role in pushing forward the file of reconciliation. In addition to its commitment to holding dialogues with all Libyan parties to maintain the country’s unity.”
He added that “all Libyans deserve a life in peace and security.” Therefore, he “welcomes the efforts of the UN Envoy to consolidate peace and strengthen the unity of Libya.”
In March, Ohnmacht expressed support for the initiative of the United Nations Envoy to Libya, Abdoulaye Bathily, to secure elections by the end of 2023.
In a tweet, the German Ambassador confirmed his support for the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to hold elections.
