The Speaker of Libya’s House of Representatives, Ageela Saleh, held separate meetings with the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to Libya, Martin Reynolds, and the French Ambassador, Thierry Vallat, at his office in the city of Al-Qubbah.
During the meetings, Saleh welcomed both ambassadors and wished them success in carrying out their diplomatic duties in a manner that serves Libya, as well as the United Kingdom and France. He underlined the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation across parliamentary, political, and economic fields.
Saleh stressed the central role played by the House of Representatives as Libya’s elected legislative authority, highlighting its responsibility in shaping the legal and constitutional framework governing the country’s political future. He reaffirmed the House’s commitment to supporting stability through institutional legitimacy and dialogue.
Discussions also focused on the latest developments in Libya, particularly recent parliamentary updates. Saleh reiterated that the House of Representatives has completed the necessary legal and legislative framework required to hold presidential and parliamentary elections, describing this step as essential to ending the prolonged political transition.
For their part, the British and French ambassadors expressed appreciation for the warm reception and praised Saleh’s efforts to push the political process forward. They confirmed their countries’ support for the political track led by the House of Representatives, emphasising the need for an inclusive and comprehensive political settlement.
The meetings further addressed shared regional challenges, most notably irregular migration and its impact on regional security. Both sides stressed the importance of international coordination to support Libya’s efforts to secure its borders and protect its sovereignty.
The talks reflect ongoing diplomatic engagement between Libyan institutions and key European partners, as Libya continues to seek international backing for its political roadmap and broader stabilisation efforts.
