The German Ambassador to Libya, Michael Ohnmacht expressed his desire to “continue the good cooperation with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)- Libya branch.”
He added that he is also “looking forward to keeping cooperation with Libya’s National Center for Disease Control (NCDC).”
The German diplomat said he “felt honoured to support UNICEF and the NCDC’s work for the children and all people of Libya.”
On Thursday, the Chairman of Libya’s High National Elections Commission (HNEC), Emad Al-Sayeh met with Ambassador Ohnmacht.
HNEC said in a statement that they met in Tripoli and discussed “the latest developments in the course of the electoral process, and ways to strengthen proposals that seek peace and stability in order to achieve the planned benefits for this year.”
The German Ambassador expressed his appreciation for the national efforts seeking to hold the elections. He reiterated Berlin’s readiness to provide technical and advisory support to HNEC. This support would enhance the Commission’s readiness, and create a suitable environment for the implementation of the elections.
On Wednesday, the Head of Libya’s Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Mnifi affirmed his readiness to “support any initiative that allows elections to be held before the end of 2023.”
Al-Mnifi’s remarks came during his meeting with Ohnmacht in Tripoli. They discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations, and touched on the latest political developments in the country.
Ohnmacht appreciated the Presidential Council’s “important role in pushing forward the file of reconciliation. In addition to its commitment to holding dialogues with all Libyan parties to maintain the country’s unity.”
He added that “all Libyans deserve a life in peace and security.” Therefore, he “welcomes the efforts of the UN Envoy to consolidate peace and strengthen the unity of Libya.”
In November 2022, UNICEF and the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) expressed their deep concerns about the continued loss of civilian lives due to unexploded ordnance in populated areas.
“UNICEF and UNMAS are deeply concerned by the continued loss of civilian lives, especially children, from explosive remnants of war and urge all Libyans to be aware of the risks,” the joint statement said.