Prime Minister Robert Abela on Friday attended the Paris Peace Forum and took part in an international conference on Libya hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. The conference urged Tripoli to hold "free" and "credible" elections from December 24, when presidential polls are scheduled. The holding of the elections on that date is seen by the UN as crucial for the chances of bringing in a new period of stability after years of turmoil. Abela stressed the importance of the elections and that their results would be respected. He also said that the international community, particularly neighbouring states such as Malta, had a crucial role in the country’s peace and development process and their assistance should continue in future.

Source: Libya Today November 12, 2021 19:11 UTC