Libya’s Acting Foreign Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Taher Al-Baour, held talks with his Ugandan counterpart Jeje Odongo.
According to a statement from the GNU Foreign Ministry, the meeting aimed to strengthen and enhance the bilateral relations between the two friendly nations.
Discussions also revolved around various issues of mutual interest, particularly the African Union’s role in supporting Libya’s political process towards holding national elections.
Additionally, the two sides addressed Libyan investments in Uganda and the resumption of direct operations of the Ugandan embassy from the capital, Tripoli.
In January, Libyan MP Ali Al-Soul expressed skepticism about the African Union’s influence on the Libyan situation. He argued that the African Union, as a regional organization, is unable to effect significant change in Libya, and that its decisions do not have a substantial impact on other organizations and the international community.
Al-Soul pointed out the limitations of African nations in enforcing change, and stated that outcomes of summits cannot easily impose changes on the international community or significantly alter the Libyan scenario.
Earlier in January, Al-Baour his Congolese counterpart Jean-Claude Gakosso. The meeting covered various issues related to the prominent and serious role of the AU in resolving the Libyan crisis.
The agenda included national reconciliation, and the role played by Congo, under President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who is Head of the African Union Commission regarding the Libyan crisis.
The discussion also focused on the restoration of Libya’s active and vital role on the continent, reinstating its previous position in addressing the issues and crises of AU member states.
According to the statement, Libya aims to contribute to solving regional and international problems effectively. Additionally, several other important issues were addressed during the meeting.
