Head of Libya’s High National Electoral Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Sayeh stated that Russia “has offered technical assistance to facilitate the upcoming electoral process in Libya.”
In a press statement, Al-Sayeh added that a visit by a Russian Embassy delegation to the Commission on 14 May was in support of the political process, particularly the elections.
He pointed out that the Russian delegation “offered technical assistance and also proposed participation in election monitoring by inviting some Russian organizations specialising in this field.”
Al-Sayeh mentioned that “they received an invitation to visit the electoral administration in Russia, and learn about the Russian experience in this regard.”
Additionally, he confirmed HNEC’s intention to invite several international organizations active in election monitoring, as has been the custom in the past.
Notably, the 6+6 Joint Committee, entrusted by Libya’s Parliament and the High Council of State (HCS), has unanimously agreed upon the laws that will govern the impending Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
The decision was finalised in a series of meetings held in Bouznika, Morocco.
The Committee announced its plan to dispatch the approved electoral laws to the Parliament, where they will be formally adopted, before being transferred to HNEC to begin implementation.
In a statement released on Thursday evening, the Committee noted that “every decision was made under the scrutiny and ongoing consultation of a UN expert, and HNEC.”
These significant advancements follow a fortnight of intense discussions in Bouznika, between the representatives from legislative bodies, under the auspices of the Moroccan Foreign Ministry.
On Tuesday, the committee revealed the completion of the electoral laws that will oversee the elections. These laws embody an inclusive framework, allowing all potential candidates to participate, without exclusion.
The outcomes from Bouznika have garnered substantial local and international endorsement. Many Libyan parties extolled the efforts of the Committee and its success in formulating the electoral laws.