On Monday, US Chargé d’Affaires to Libya Jeremy Berndt reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to supporting Libya’s path toward unity, stability, and prosperity, stressing ongoing cooperation with Libyan and international partners.
In a statement shared on the US Embassy’s official X account, Berndt thanked UN Special Representative Hanna Tetteh for hosting a meeting in Tripoli, where participants discussed next steps in advancing the United Nations roadmap for Libya.
“The United States remains committed to working with Libyan and international partners to build a secure, unified, and prosperous Libya,” Berndt wrote.
The meeting comes days after the US convened an international gathering focused on Libya’s political transition. That event welcomed efforts by the UN to reinvigorate the roadmap and stressed the importance of building a solid economic foundation for peace, enhancing security coordination between eastern and western Libya, and supporting inclusive political dialogue.
UN envoy Hanna Tetteh previously presented the roadmap during a UN Security Council briefing in August. It is based on three pillars: establishing a technically sound electoral framework, forming a unified government, and launching a structured national dialogue with broad Libyan participation.
Tetteh said the plan is designed to be implemented gradually over 12 to 18 months and will require institutional reforms—especially within the High National Elections Commission. This includes restructuring its board to close leadership gaps and addressing problems that led to the failure of Libya’s planned elections in 2021.
The roadmap reflects international efforts to reset Libya’s political process after years of stalled talks and fragmented governance. Both the UN and the US have expressed strong backing for the new phased approach, describing it as a credible path toward restoring legitimacy and preparing the country for national elections.
