She said that following the postponement of national elections — originally set for December 2021 — the House of Representatives and the High State Council focused on appointing a new interim Government. DAI BING (China) said that differences and tensions among parties have intensified, while the uncertainty of the political process has increased. While the country’s leaders call for a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, they must show responsibility towards their own population, who demand improved public services, their say through democracy and a better future. The mobilization and movement of armed group convoys recalls the sad scenario Libyans faced in the past, he said, stressing that anyone undermining peace, or the political process, must be held to account. He strongly reiterated Albania’s commitment to bring the political process back on track, stressing that “elections cannot be postponed indefinitely”, reaffirming respect for a Libyan-led and -owned political process, and voicing support for the Special Adviser’s mediation efforts.

Source: Libya Today March 17, 2022 04:21 UTC