In a high-level meeting held on Thursday evening, Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity (GNU) Abdel-Hamid Dbaiba met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the Chinese capital.
According to a statement from Dbaiba’s government, the two leaders explored avenues to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors. They also reviewed international efforts aimed at stabilizing Libya, facilitating elections, and supporting the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in its political endeavors.
The discussion further extended to economic and developmental cooperation between Libya and the UAE, highlighting potential collaborative projects in multiple fields.
Earlier this month, the UAE Ambassador to Libya, Mohamed Al Shamsi, held a meeting with the European Union Ambassador to Libya Nicola Orlando in the Tunisian capital, Tunis.
According to a statement from the UAE embassy in Libya, the discussions centred around the latest developments in the Libyan political process.
The statement further added that the two parties reviewed the international and regional efforts aimed at resolving the political crisis in Libya. Both diplomats underscored the importance of coordination and cooperation to achieve stability and prosperity in the war-torn North African nation.
The meeting comes at a critical juncture, as Libya continues to grapple with a protracted political impasse and sporadic violence. The country has been divided between rival governments and armed factions since the overthrow of long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.
As the Libyan crisis continues to evolve, the meeting between the Emirati and EU diplomats highlights the importance of coordinated international efforts to address the country’s complex challenges and chart a path towards stability and development.
Earlier, Al Shamsi met with acting US Chargé d’Affaires to Libya Jeremy Brent to discuss the ongoing political developments in Libya, emphasising their continued support for United Nations-led mediation efforts.
In a statement released by the US Embassy, Brent highlighted the significance of the collaboration between the United States and the United Arab Emirates in supporting the complex political process in Libya. “It’s always a pleasure to meet with Ambassador Al Shamsi and reinforce our shared commitment to supporting the UN’s efforts in Libya,” said Brent.
