The US President’s advisor on Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos, affirmed that the United States will not hesitate to seek to impose sanctions on parties that deliberately obstruct the political transition in Libya.
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In a post on the “X” platform, Paul welcomed the Security Council’s decision, considering that the work of the UN mission complements the American initiative and efforts aimed at enabling Libya to form a unified executive authority capable of extending state sovereignty.
He pointed out that Libya is facing a historic opportunity to end the political division, noting that the Security Council resolution, along with the American initiative, recalls the measures stipulated in Resolution 2174, which allows for the inclusion of individuals and entities involved in obstructing or undermining the political process on sanctions lists.
He stressed Washington’s continued support for Libyan-led efforts, in coordination with the UN mission, to reach national elections, achieve stability, and unify state institutions, adding that President Donald Trump’s initiative offers a path toward a unified, stable, and capable Libya.
Extension of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya
The UN Security Council yesterday adopted Resolution 2835 extending the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya for an additional 12 months by a majority of 13 votes, while Russia and Greece abstained.
The resolution renewed the Council’s support for the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Libya, Hanna Tetteh, and the roadmap she is leading with the aim of facilitating the political process and ending the transitional phase, calling on the Libyan parties to engage in comprehensive and good-faith negotiations, in preparation for holding free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections.
The Security Council stressed the need to unify the political, military, security and judicial institutions, and to work on forming a unified executive authority capable of managing the affairs of the country, welcoming the understandings reached by the “4+4” mini-meeting, and calling for their completion in a way that leads to holding elections within 24 months.