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Ministerial meeting on Libya
October 5, 2020
Co-Chairs Summary
On 5 October 2020, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr. António Guterres, and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Heiko Maas, co-chaired a ministerial meeting on Libya on the sidelines of the 75th period sessions. of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting was attended by Ministers of Foreign Affairs and senior representatives of Member States and regional organizations that are part of the Berlin process, as well as Libya’s neighboring countries.
The participants reaffirmed their commitment to the conclusions of the Berlin Conference on Libya held in January 2020, endorsed by the Security Council through its resolution 2510 (2020). They expressed appreciation to the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Ms. Stephanie Williams, for her efforts to restart a UN-facilitated and Libyan-led political process.
Participants welcomed the adoption of Security Council resolution 2542 (2020), which provides for the appointment by the Secretary-General of a new Special Envoy and Head of UNSMIL, as well as a Mission Coordinator. They stressed the need to seize the opportunity created by the positive events of recent weeks to achieve peace and stability in Libya.
Participants highlighted the need for regional and international stakeholders to work together to help Libyans find a lasting political settlement. In this regard, they welcomed the continued efforts of regional organizations to contribute to the ongoing peace efforts in Libya. In particular, they praised the African Union’s plans to convene a Libyan national reconciliation conference in Addis Ababa. They also welcomed international initiatives developed within the framework of the UN process, including meetings in Montreux (Switzerland), Bouznika (Morocco) and Cairo (Egypt).
Political
Participants warmly welcomed the planned resumption of talks within Libya on the basis of calls for a ceasefire from the parties to the conflict on August 21, as well as the Montreux recommendations that have identified elements of a settlement. politician to be discussed at the next meeting. of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum at the end of October 2020.
Participants called on all Libyan parties to act responsibly and constructively in the interest of their nation and to build consensus on an inclusive political settlement that will lead to elections that restore democratic legitimacy.
Security
Participants welcomed the recent lull in hostilities. They stressed the need to immediately stop foreign military interventions in Libya. There was broad agreement that repeated violations of the United Nations arms embargo must cease immediately.
Participants welcomed the progress made in the recent Hurghada (Egypt) talks and the 5 + 5 Joint Military Commission discussions. They called for a speedy implementation of a possible demilitarized zone in and around Sirte to enable it to become the headquarters of the state institutions of the preparatory period discussed in Montreux. They also urged the Libyan parties to quickly agree to a durable ceasefire.
Economic
Participants highlighted the negative impact that Libya’s weakened economy has had on the living conditions of the population. They stressed the importance of ensuring the total and unconditional lifting of the oil blockade, to allow the resumption of oil exports. In this regard, participants welcomed the ongoing discussions on fair and transparent management of oil revenues among all regions of the country. They also urged the Libyan authorities to advance economic reforms, including the reunification of the country’s financial institutions.
Human and humanitarian rights
Participants expressed concern about the deteriorating humanitarian situation and the additional threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Libya, including for migrants and refugees. They welcomed the establishment in June by the Human Rights Council of the Investigation Mission to investigate human rights violations in Libya, pledging to support its work and its investigation team once established. They urged all member states to provide more resettlement and evacuation places for refugees and asylum seekers stranded in Libya.
conclusion
The co-chairs thanked the participants for their commitments. They pointed out the interrelationships between the political, security and economic routes. They highlighted the importance of coherent and coordinated efforts under the umbrella and leadership of the United Nations.
