US Presidential Adviser for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos has reaffirmed that Washington’s initiative on Libya is intended to support the United Nations-led political process rather than replace it, emphasizing that any agreement to reunify the country must ultimately be negotiated and approved by Libyans themselves.
In a statement published on his X account, Boulos described the US initiative as a short-term effort designed to complement the roadmap being developed by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) under the leadership of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hanna Serwaa Tetteh.
He stressed that the US proposal is fully aligned with the UN process and should not be viewed as a parallel political track. According to Boulos, the role of the United States is to facilitate dialogue and support Libyan-led efforts, while the details of any political settlement or institutional reunification will remain in the hands of the Libyan parties.
Boulos said the initiative is aimed at ending Libya’s political and institutional division by promoting the reunification of state institutions and preserving the country’s territorial integrity. He rejected claims that the proposal seeks to partition Libya or exclude any political or military actor from future negotiations.
The US official also praised the contribution of several regional and international partners involved in supporting political efforts in Libya, including Egypt, Turkey, Italy, France, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. He said cooperation among these countries remains essential to advancing stability and supporting a comprehensive political settlement.
