A number of countries have welcomed the results of the electoral process conducted by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) on Friday in Geneva, which resulted in the election of the executive authority represented by a Presidential Council consisting of three members in addition to a Prime Minister. The Italian Foreign Ministry also congratulated the elected candidates, expressing its hope that the new government in Libya would be inclusive, considering it as an important step on the road to stability and institutional unification in Libya, in light of the elections scheduled to take place on December 24, 2021. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry also welcomed the results of the vote, expressing its aspiration to achieve "security and stability in Libya," and hoping that "this achievement would preserve the unity and sovereignty of Libya”. The UAE Foreign Ministry also welcomed the formation of the new executive authority, affirming in a statement its "full cooperation with the new authority”. Meanwhile, the Qatari Foreign Ministry said, in a statement, that it welcomes the election of the interim executive authority in Libya, considering this step a "milestone", and stressing the need for all Libyan parties to adhere to the set election date and work to achieve comprehensive reconciliation.

Source: Libya Observer February 06, 2021 09:10 UTC