On Tuesday, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar held a meeting with Hanna Tetteh, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya, at the General Command headquarters in Benghazi.
The discussions focused on the ongoing political crisis in Libya and efforts to restore momentum to the stalled transition process.
Haftar expressed his full support for the United Nations’ role in Libya and welcomed all initiatives aimed at resolving the current deadlock. He reaffirmed his commitment to advancing the political process and holding presidential and parliamentary elections as a necessary step toward ending division and achieving long-term national stability.
During the meeting, Haftar confirmed the readiness of the Libyan Armed Forces to provide the necessary conditions for safe and credible elections. He described elections as a clear pathway to fulfilling the aspirations of the Libyan people for peace, unity, and democratic governance.
The talks also reviewed the findings of the advisory committee, which recently submitted proposals and technical recommendations on organizing simultaneous national elections. These include legal frameworks, security coordination, and institutional responsibilities required to ensure a fair electoral process.
Tetteh welcomed Haftar’s support and commended the efforts of the Libyan military to maintain security in challenging circumstances. She emphasized the importance of involving all national stakeholders in building political consensus and reiterated the UN’s commitment to supporting Libya’s path toward inclusive and peaceful elections.
The meeting comes at a time when renewed efforts are underway to break the political stalemate and create a unified framework for a transitional phase. Both sides agreed on the importance of cooperation and dialogue to guide Libya toward stability and state-wide legitimacy.
