In its 156th session, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) applauded the consensus reached by Libya’s 6+6 Joint Committee on the Presidential and Parliamentary election laws. The crucial agreement was struck in Bouznika, Morocco, and signals positive momentum for Libya’s political landscape.
The GCC described this consensus as “a positive and constructive step, setting the stage for the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections in Libya.” The council reaffirmed its commitment to the well-being of the Libyan people.
It emphasised the council’s “commitment to preserving the interests of the Libyan people, ensuring the nation’s security, stability, and development, and safeguarding Libya’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial unity.” It reiterated the necessity of “halting foreign interference in Libya’s affairs,” and called for the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries from Libyan soil.
The statement further expressed support for the efforts of UN Envoy, Abdoulaye Bathily in “working towards a political resolution, conducting elections, unifying state institutions, and fulfilling the aspirations of the Libyan people for security and stability.”
This crucial development offers a ray of hope amid Libya’s decade-long political turmoil, and is expected to accelerate the nation’s journey toward peace and progress.
On 7 June, during a meeting held in Bouznika, Morocco, the Committee unanimously approved the election laws, marking a milestone in Libya’s journey toward peace.
In a press conference, the Head of the Parliamentary delegation of the Committee, Jalal Al-Shuwaidi explained that they had completed laws on the Presidential elections and the National Assembly in its two chambers. They are now awaiting the presence of Parliament and HCS Speakers, Ageela Saleh and Khaled Al-Mishri, for the final decision on these laws.
Al-Shuwaidi confirmed that the Committee “was not subjected to pressure or interference from Morocco or from abroad,” expressing his thanks to the Kingdom of Morocco for hosting the committee’s meetings over the past ten days, and his appreciation for its efforts in support of Libya.
In turn, the head of the HCS delegation at the Committee, Omar Boulifa, indicated that the laws “allow everyone to run, and do not exclude anyone from participating in the elections, nor are they characterized by exclusivity and exclusion, as he described it.”
Boulifa stated that “all points of contention were finalized and agreed upon, the law for the elections of the National Assembly and the President of the State was agreed upon, and everything they accomplished was signed with free Libyan will. “
