Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Libyan House of Representatives, Youssef Al-Agouri, has accused the United Nations of contributing to the ongoing political division in Libya.
The Libyan lawmaker claimed that the UN’s continued recognition of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in Tripoli has deepened the country’s crisis.
Speaking at the Parliament’s headquarters in Benghazi, Al-Agouri addressed a group of Spanish journalists. In comments published by Spanish magazine Atalayar on Monday, Al-Agouri criticised the UN for maintaining support for a government he described as no longer legitimate. He also highlighted the key role played by the Libyan National Army (LNA), under the leadership of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, in ensuring security and stability in the North African country.
Al-Agouri reiterated Libya’s commitment to building strong international relations. He cited positive ties with European nations such as Italy and France and noted the country’s improving relations with Turkey, which he said has “accepted the new Libyan reality.” During his remarks, Al-Agouri called on the Spanish government to enhance bilateral relations with Libya following his recent meeting with Spain’s ambassador, Javier Soria.
He also urged Spanish authorities to address concerns raised by a controversial report from the Spanish Civil Guard, which had labelled the LNA as a militia. Al-Agouri stressed that such classifications undermine efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties and mutual understanding.
The Parliament’s criticism of the UN comes amid ongoing tensions between Libya’s rival administrations, with the House of Representatives in the east and the GNU in Tripoli both claiming legitimacy.
