On Saturday, Saudi Arabia voiced its support for the recent agreement announced by Libya’s 6+6 Joint Committee, on legislative frameworks for the forthcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
This move underscores the deepening diplomatic efforts geared towards a stable and prosperous Libya.
The Joint Committee, comprising representatives from Libya’s Parliament and the High Council of State (HCS), has been engaged in constructive dialogue in Morocco. The objective of these discussions was to design a legal structure that would provide the backbone for the implementation of elections in Libya.
On 7 June, during a meeting held in Bouznika, Morocco, the Committee unanimously approved the election laws, marking a milestone in Libya’s journey toward peace.
In an official statement, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry praised Morocco’s efforts in facilitating dialogue between the rival factions. The Kingdom underscored the importance of such efforts in reaching a political agreement, aimed at the resolution of the Libyan crisis.
“The Kingdom is hopeful that the Libyan parties will finalize the signing of the electoral laws, which will be a significant step towards ending the crisis and augmenting security and stability in Libya,” it stated.
Further emphasizing Saudi Arabia’s dedication to a solution, the Ministry reiterated its “unwavering support for the efforts aimed at bolstering Libya’s standing as a significant player within the Arab region, and on the global stage. This is in line with the desire of the Libyan people for a stable and prosperous nation.”
Members of the Committee announced that they had reached an agreement on electoral laws, pending the signing of the agreement by the Heads of Parliament and HCS.
In a press conference from Bouznika in Morocco, the Head of the Parliamentary delegation of the Committee, Jalal Al-Shuwaidi explained that they had completed laws on the Presidential elections and the National Assembly in its two chambers. They are now awaiting the presence of Parliament and HCS Speakers, Ageela Saleh and Khaled Al-Mishri, for the final decision on these laws.
Al-Shuwaidi confirmed that the Committee “was not subjected to pressure or interference from Morocco or from abroad,” expressing his thanks to the Kingdom of Morocco for hosting the committee’s meetings over the past ten days, and his appreciation for its efforts in support of Libya.
In turn, the head of the HCS delegation at the Committee, Omar Boulifa, indicated that the laws “allow everyone to run, and do not exclude anyone from participating in the elections, nor are they characterized by exclusivity and exclusion, as he described it.”
Boulifa stated that “all points of contention were finalized and agreed upon, the law for the elections of the National Assembly and the President of the State was agreed upon, and everything they accomplished was signed with free Libyan will. “
