Written question asked by David Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 2024 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Monday, 29 January 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Libya: Elections

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what recent discussions he has had with (a) the United Nations and (b) UN agencies on the resumption of elections in Libya.

Answer: The UK is fully committed to supporting the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Bathily's efforts to drive forward a UN-facilitated, Libyan-led political process. The UK is using its position as United Nations Security Council (UNSC) penholder to work with the council and engages regularly with international partners in support of the SRSG's efforts. British Embassy Tripoli engages regularly with UNSMIL and Libyan interlocutors to encourage them to work constructively with the SRSG as he seeks to facilitate a political agreement that addresses the underlying issues preventing elections.

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